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Health Care Rights

In New York, you have certain rights when you get health care.

Hospital Rights

New York has a Patient's Bill of Rights that protects you when you get care in a hospital.

Download the Patient's Bill of Rights in English
Download the Patient's Bill of Rights in other languages

Other Rights

Learn more about your rights as a patient in New York State