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➤ Why should patient rights and responsibilities be integrated into laboratory policies and procedures?
Embedding rights and responsibilities fosters autonomy, transparency, and trust. Policies state access to results, confidentiality protections, consent withdrawal, and complaint processes, while explaining patient duties like accurate history, proper specimen collection, and following prep instructions. Clear expectations reduce errors, promote valid testing, and align care with ethical and legal duties.