Oklahoma

Other Health Issues

Know the Law

• Advance Directive for Health Care form-Oklahoma

  Advance Directive for Health Care form as revised by the 2006 Legislature. Read More

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  OU Health Sciences Palliative Care

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  Spanish / Español

• Caregivers Resource List

  In fiscal year 2007, OKDHS, Adult Protective Services program investigated more than 17,550 referrals of alleged abuse or neglect. This web site was created to provide resources to help make things easier for both those giving care and those receiving it. Content Detail

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  Oklahoma Department of Human Services Adult Protective Services

• Childcare for Children with Disabilities, including HIV

  A fact sheet from the U.S. Deparment of Health and Human Services about discrimination against children with disabilities, including HIV. Content Detail

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  U.S. Dept. of Justice

• Civil Rights FAQ's

  General Civil Rights information including filing complaints, procedures, the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and other resources for help. Content Detail

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  US Department of Health & Human Services

• Disabled Parking Placard and Licencse Plates

  A privately owned web site link which provides information on eligibility and application for a handicapped parking placard and license plates. Content Detail

• Emergency Health Care & Child Birth, even if you are Uninsured

  This question and answer sheet explains the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act (EMTALA). In certain situations, EMTALA may require a hospital to treat you even if you cannot pay and are uninsured. Read More

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  Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc.

• How to File a Civil Rights Complaint (Health Care Provider)

  If you feel a health care provider, or state or local government agency, has discriminated against you based on race, national origin, disability, or age, you may file a civil rights complaint. Content Detail

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  US Department of Health & Human Services

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  Spanish / Español

  Russian / Pусский

• How To File a Health Information Privacy Complaint with the Office for Civil Rights

  Information on fililing a complaint if you believe that a person, agency or organization covered under the HIPAA Privacy Rule violated health information privacy rights or committed another violation of the Privacy Rule. Content Detail

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  U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services

• Office of Civil Rights Laws, Regulations and Standards

  Read the nondiscrimination regulations that apply to programs, services, and activities receiving Federal financial assistance from HHS and other laws enforced by the Office of Civil Rights. Content Detail

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  US Department of Health & Human Services

• Privacy and Your Health Information

  A brief summary of your rights and protections under the federal health information privacy law. Content Detail

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  U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services

• Privacy of Health Information

  FAQ on your right to privacy of health infomation under the HIPAA privacy rule. Content Detail

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  U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services

• Questions and Answers on Adult Guardianship Issues

  This fact sheet answers common questions about guardianship. Content Detail

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  National Guardianship Association

• Young Adult Guide - You're 18 Now - It's Your Responsibility

  When you had your 18th birthday, you became an adult by law. This information is to help you understand your rights and responsibilities as an adult. Content Detail

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  Oklahoma Bar Association

  Read this in:

  Spanish / Español

• Your Medical Records

  HIPAA Privacy rules and your medical records. Content Detail

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  US Department of Health & Human Services

• Your Rights as a Person with HIV Infection or AIDS

  The information is about federal laws that protect persons with HIV infection or AIDS from discrimination . Content Detail

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  US Department of Health & Human Services