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Patients' Rights

Respect, Privacy & Safety: To be treated with Respect, Privacy, Dignity and in a safe environment.

Respect For Values & Belief: To be treated with Respect & regard to individuality, personal values, believes, spiritual and cultural traditions

Safety: To be free from all forms of Physical Injury, abuse and neglect.

Confidentiality: To expect confidentiality of all records and communications to the extent provided by law

Right to information: To receive information on Diagnosis, Plan of care, Prognosis, Medications, Progress during Hospitalization, / Treatment, post-discharge care etc.

Explanation about care: To be explained about proposed care including diagnostic tests performed, associated risks, alternatives, possible complications, any modification regarding plan of care & expected results of treatment

Informed Consent: To give informed consent before transfusion of Blood/ Blood products, Anaesthesia, Surgery, initiation of any research protocol, Any invasive/high-risk procedure etc.

Right to second opinion: To request for a second opinion from another physician

Right to refuse: To refuse any treatment/ procedure under consent, get discharged on request after being explained about the consequences of such refusal

Feedback, Suggestion or Comment: To express satisfaction regarding services rendered, or to comment, complain or make suggestions for improvement of quality of care/services

Access to Medical Records: To request access to his/her clinical records as per hospital policy.

Last updated / Reviewed : 2024-12-05