Patients Rights and Responsibilities

As a patient of this hospital, or as a family member or guardian of a patient at this hospital, we want you to know the rights you have under federal and Pennsylvania state law as soon as possible in your hospital stay.

Notice of Non discrimination

Jefferson Health complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.

Notice of Privacy Practices

This Notice describes the privacy practices of Thomas Jefferson University (TJU), including the clinical operations referred to as Jefferson Health.

Rights and Protections Against Surprise Medical Bills

When you get emergency care or are treated by an out-of-network provider at an in-network hospital or ambulatory surgical center, you are protected from balance billing (sometimes called surprise billing).

Patient Rights & Responsibilities Ambulatory Surgical Center

As a patient of the Jefferson Surgical Center, or as a family member or guardian of a patient at Jefferson Surgical Center, we want you to know the rights you have under federal and Pennsylvania state law.