Within the Discussion Board area, write 400-600 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas: 

In your own words describe the meaning of the Patients’ Bill of Rights.  Currently there is no universal Patients’ Bill of Rights.  If there were one, what provisions should be included?  Do you see the necessity for a Patients’ Bill of Rights for health care consumers? Explain your answer.

Use APA formatting and citation standards. Use at least two (2) scholarly references published within the last 5 years to substantiate your work.