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Current News and Reports
Provider Publication Quarterly Blast
Compliance Communique Newsletter
NorthSTAR News December 2011

Meeting and Event Announcements
Veterans Peer Facilitator Training/Color Me Camo - May 19th, 2012
Comprehensive Analysis of Public Behavioral Health System
– Phase II Stakeholder Meeting June 14th

Calendars
NTBHA Meeting and Events Calendar
BHLT and Related Meetings
ValueOptions Provider Meetings
 

 
Patient Rights

You Have the Right to:
Confidentiality
File a complaint
Choose a provider
Received a second opinion
Receive interpreter services
Participate in service planning
Have an independent advocate
Be treated with dignity and respect
Available covered services when necessary
Culturally appropriate and competent service
Refuse treatment, except as provided by law
Copies of clinical records and service plans
Receive information on services and network providers
Prompt notification of changes in services or providers
To express an opinion about the provider's services without repercussions
Receive from your provider, in terms you can understand, an explanation of your condition, treatments, risks, expected results and reasonable alternatives


If you feel that your rights have been violated you can call
NTBHA at 214-366-9407 or email ombudsman@ntbha.org.



Additional Resources
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