PATIENT RIGHTS & RESPONSIBILITY
PATIENT'S RIGHTS
- To have access to treatment.
- To have right to information.
- To have Privacy and confidentiality.
- To have treatment and care.
- To feel safe and secure.
- To have freedom have choice / self determination.
- To have psychosocial, cultural and spiritual values.
- To have ethical consideration.
- To be honoured with dignity of dying patient
PATIENT'S RESPONSIBILITY
- To understand the charter or rights and seek clarifications if any.
- To provide accurate and complete information.
- To ask questions about their care.
- To follow instructions recommended by doctor.
- To be responsible for refusal of treatment.
- To fulfil the patient's charges.
- To follow hospital rules and regulations.
- To respect that admitted patients requiring emergency care takes priority.
- Not to take any medication without the knowledge of doctor.
- To be responsible for hospital cleanliness.
- To keep their personal belongings safe.
- To attend follow up appointment as requested.