Coalition for Patients' Rights Consumer Toolkit
The Coalition for Patients’ Rights™ (CPR) is committed to ensuring a full range of health care choices for all patients. Here you can find several new resources to help you find the health care providers that meet your individual health and wellness needs. We hope these materials are helpful in guiding you to the right providers at the right time.
Resources
- Consumer Toolkit (complete)
This document contains all the toolkit materials listed below.
- Tips for Finding Health Care Providers
Every patient should have the right to access the health care providers of their choice. However, it can be confusing and overwhelming for consumers who might not have the information they need to find quality care and the provider that will fit their individual needs. This document is designed to assist in the important selection process.
- Questions for New Health Care Providers
This document contains a list of questions that consumers should consider when searching for a new health care provider. They are designed to aid in the selection process that will ensure patients receive the care that best suits their specific needs.
- Template Letter to Your Insurance Company
This tool helps consumers address financial barriers that prevent them from accessing the health care professionals of their choice. Insurance companies may cover the services of one provider but fail to do so for another, despite advantages for the consumer’s health.
- Template Letter to State Legislators and Policymakers
A letter to a legislative representative or a policymaker is a valuable tool that provides consumers with a way to contact lawmakers and share their concerns. This state-focused template can be customized for consumers to personalize their message, and also includes a general statement aimed at influencing legislation and highlighting priorities.
- Meet Your Health Care Professional
Everyone knows what a physician does, but do they know what the health care providers who comprise the Coalition’s membership do? This reference sheet lists all member organizations and explains the type of care that each of these providers offers. Each organization’s Web site is also included for further information.