Monday, January 2, 2012

Patient's rights


As a patient you and your family have some rights. Your doctor/hospital is oblidge to discharge their duties in accordance to your rights. You should be aware of these rights, so that you can demand for them, if not fulfilled by hospitals. Hospitals and doctors are bound by law to fulfill these rights. Patient's rights includes,


  1. Right to follow individual beliefs and values, special preferences, spiritual and cultural needs. For example you can ask for your dietary preferences, worship requirements etc. to hospitals
  2. Right for privacy during treatment and examinations.
  3. Right to receive respectful treatment and protection from physical abuse or neglect
  4. Right for confidentiality of your information including disease and treatments
  5. Right to refuse treatment offered by doctor and ask for alternative treatments
  6. Right to be informed completely about diseases, treatment options and right to give or withdraw consent for treatment
  7. Right to receive complete information on expected cost of treatment (in written)
  8. Right to receive information and consent before any clinical research or drug research is initiated for you
  9. Right to voice and register your complaint and right to receive information on actions taken on your complaint
  10. Right to access your medical record and right to receive a copy of entire medical record, if required.
  11. Right to know about your doctor, his qualifications, skills and expertise
  12. Right to ask for second opinion on your treatment

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