
They also have a right to make an advance directive and to name a surrogate decision maker, and they or their surrogates must have access to medical and other information regarding their care.

» SMG believes that patients have the right to make medical decisions, including accepting or rejecting treatment, and must give free and informed consent before any intervention. Therefore, we do not provide or refer patients for direct abortion. » SMG has reverence at every stage of life's journey from conception to natural death. We believe that health care is a social good and a community service and that access to health care is a fundamental right of all persons. » SMG respects the dignity of all persons without regard to age, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, culture, race, ethnicity, gender or economic, immigration or employment status. The common good is realized when economic, political and social conditions protect and promote the basic rights of all persons and enable them to reach their common goals. » SMG works toward the common good within the communities we serve. (SMG) shows respect for persons, not because of anything they do or any rank they hold, but because they reflect the face of God.
