Patient Rights & Responsibilities

Effective health care requires patients, physicians and health care professionals to work together as a team. Open and honest communication, respect for personal and professional values, and sensitivity to differences are important in providing the best possible patient care.

Sovah Health is committed to understanding and respecting the rights and responsibilities of patients, their families, physicians, and other caregivers. The hospital respects the role of patients in decision making about treatment choices and other aspects of their care.

Sovah Health is sensitive to cultural, racial, linguistic, religious, age, gender, and other differences as well as the needs of persons with disabilities. Sovah Health treats all patients regardless of their source of payment.

Sovah Health - Danville

• Patient Rights & Responsibilities PDF
• Any questions regarding your rights and responsibilities can be referred to the Patient Advocate by calling 434.799.4591.

Sovah Health - Martinsville

• Patient Rights & Responsibilities PDF
• Any questions regarding your rights and responsibilities can be referred to the Patient Advocate by calling 276.634.4909.