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Nondiscrimination in healthcare

Think back to the last time you sought medical care. You went to a healthcare facility trusting that you would be cared for and made to feel safe. However, what if, upon arrival, the forms that you were asked to fill out made you feel discriminated against? What if you were spoken to using harsh or inappropriate language? What if doctors or nurses refused to touch you or even treat you? What if you were admitted and members of your family were not allowed visitation rights

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