Patient’s Rights
Patient’s rights are listed in the hospital’s Patient’s Bill of Rights which is usually posted in a location where patients can see.
Patients have the right to expect quality healthcare that meets their individual needs. This includes the right to be informed about their treatment and to be involved in decisions about their care. It also includes the right to access their medical records and information, as well as the right to privacy and confidentiality. Patients also have the right to receive information in a language they understand and to be free from discrimination. These are just some of the important rights that patients have, and it is important to be aware of them in order to ensure that the best possible care is provided. Please keep reading for details on
Patient rights
A PATIENT HAS A RIGHT TO:
Be evaluated and given health screening tests to determine the severity of the problem and the level of treatment needed
Receive kind and respectful care
Be fully informed in language that one understands, about the diagnosis, treatment, and expected recovery period
Be informed of the names of the doctors and health care personnel who provide care to same
Receive adequate information regarding the benefits, risks, and alternative treatments in order to provide well versed consent for certain procedure
Refuse care and to be informed of the likely health consequences of doing so
Confidentiality – the health care professionals are prohibited from disclosing information about a person’s medical condition without his/her approval
Be moved to another institution and given the reason for the transfer
The receiving institution must accept the transfer before the patient is moved
Know about anything which affects their care such as affiliations with educational institutions
Know and refuse to take part in research
Reasonable ongoing care once discharged
Be informed of appointment times, the location for follow-up, and follow-up care provider
Be informed about ongoing health care requirements after being discharged
Scrutinize and receive clarification of the bill
Know what hospital rules and regulations apply to the patient’s behavior