Oklahoma

Other Health Issues

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• 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

  By:

  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

  By:

  US Department of Health & Human Services

• Workers' Compensation Employee's FAQ

  Employee Rights and Responsibilities FAQ's Content Detail

  By:

  Workers Compensation Court

  Read this in:

  Spanish / Español

• Advance Directive for Health Care form-Oklahoma

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

  By:

  OU Health Sciences Palliative Care

  Read this in:

  Spanish / Español

• 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

  By:

  Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc.

• Health Plan Dispute Resolution Practices

  Problem with your managed care plan? This pamphlet guides you through tips for problem solving and what you need to know about health plan dispute resolution practices. Content Detail

  By:

  ABA Commission on Legal Problems of the Elderly

• 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

  By:

  US Department of Health & Human Services

  Read this in:

  Spanish / Español

  Russian / Pусский

• Medicaid Program

  If you can't afford to pay for medical care right now, Medicaid can make it possible for you to get the care that you need so that you can get healthy and stay healthy. Content Detail

  By:

  Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

• Privacy and Your Health Information

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

  By:

  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

  By:

  U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services

• Your Medical Records

  HIPAA Privacy rules and your medical records. Content Detail

  By:

  US Department of Health & Human Services

• 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

• Questions and Answers on Adult Guardianship Issues

  This fact sheet answers common questions about guardianship. Content Detail

  By:

  National Guardianship Association