From: The Tuskegee Syphilis Study
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Do you know your rights as a patient when participating in medical research or receiving care?

Patient rights exist because of past abuses. Knowing you have the right to ask questions and say no protects you and keeps doctors accountable.

Action

Next time you visit a doctor, practice asking for a clear explanation of any treatment or test in plain, simple terms.

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