Patient Rights

Right to impartial access to care. Right to respect. Right to dignity.
Right to privacy. Right to confidentiality. Right to personal safety.
Right to security.
Right to know the identity and professional status of the care givers.
Right to address any special preferences, spiritual and cultural needs.
Right to information regarding the diagnosis and treatment.
Right to know about the safe and effective use of medication and the potential side effects of the medication.
Right to know about diet and nutrition.
Right to know specific disease process, complications, and prevention strategies.
Right to communication with people outside the hospital.
Right to know the information on the expected cost of the treatment.
Right to informed participation in decision involving his/her care.
Right to have access to his/her clinical records.
Right to refuse treatment.
Right to protection against physical abuse or neglect.
Right to consult with other specialist(s) at his/her own expense.
Right to explanation of the need for transfer elsewhere for continuity of care.
Right to be informed of hospital rules & regulations.
Right to information on how to file a complaint.
Right to explanation for all items in the bill.

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