Chapter 29 Project
Christian McKnight
Consumer Bill of Rights
2. The Right to Be Informed- Protection against fraudulent, deceitful, or grossly misleading practices and assurance of receiving facts necessary to make informed choices.
3. The Right to Choose- Access to a variety of quality products and services offered at competitive prices.
4. The Right to Be Heard- Assurance of representation of consumer interest in formulating government policy and of fair and prompt treatment in enforcement of laws.
5. The Right to Redress- Assurance that buyers have ways to register their dissatisfaction and receive compensation.
6. The Right to Consumer Education- Assurance that consumers have the necessary assistance to plan and use their resources to maximum potential.
Patient's Bill of rights
2. Choice of Providers- Patients have the right to choose their own doctors and other health care providers.
3. Access to Emergency Services- Patients have the right to access health care services how and where the need arises.
4. Treatment Decisions- Patients have the right to fully participate in all decisions related to their health care.
5. Respect and Nondiscrimination- Consumers have the right to considerate, respectful care from all members of the health care system at all times.
6. Confidentiality- Consumers have the right to have the confidentiality of their individually identifiable health care information protected. Consumers have the right to review and copy their own records and to demand those records.
Consumer Protection Laws
2. The Flammable Fabrics Act- Enabled the Consumer Product Safety Commission to set flammability standards for clothing, children's sleepwear, carpets, rugs, and mattresses.
3. Meat Inspection Laws- Requires poultry to be inspected for harmful contaminants.
Federal Agencies
2. NIST- Is an agency within the U.S. Department of Commerce.
3. FDA- Enforces laws and regulations preventing distribution of mislabeled foods, drugs, cosmetics, and medical devices.