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\n \n Patient Rights Law\n <\/h1>\n \n Understanding patient rights is one key to making important health-related decisions. State and federal laws protect patients’ interests, including patient privacy and informed consent.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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\n By Melissa McCall, J.D.<\/a> | Legally reviewed by Aviana Cooper, Esq.<\/a>\n | Last updated\n
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