Disclosures

Ownership disclosure

Houston Physicians' Hospital is a physician-owned facility. This means that one or more physicians have an ownership or financial interest in this facility. The physician who referred you to this facility for a surgical procedure may be one of the physicians that have ownership or financial interest in this facility. This facility maintains a list of all physician owners, which is available upon request.

This information is being provided in order to assist you in making an informed decision about your care. You are free to choose another facility in which to receive the services that have been ordered by your physician.

Non-discrimination

This facility does not discriminate against any person on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, or disability in admission, treatment, or participation in its programs, services and activities or in employment.

Protection of Health Information

This facility is dedicated to the protection of your personal health information. We follow the guidelines set forth by the U.S. Depart of Health & Human Services, Office of Civil Rights. You can visit their website for more information: http://www.hhs.gov/ocr/hipaa/

Independent Contractor Notice

The physicians and other specialized medical service providers, including anesthesia, radiology or pathology, which use this facility, are independent contractors and are not employees or agents of the facility. Since they are independent contractors, the facility is not responsible or liable for their acts or omissions.

Advance Directives and Living Wills

You have the right to decide and communicate your wishes concerning your care, including your desire to refuse or accept life-sustaining medical treatment in the event of a serious illness or injury. To ensure that your wishes are followed we ask that a copy of your advance directive or living will be placed in your medical record. Advance directives can be changed or cancelled at any time.

Download the Advance Directives forms for the State of Texas.