Rights and Responsibility

PATIENT AND FAMILY RIGHTS

  • Right to impartial access to care
  • Right to respect & dignity
  • Right to privacy & confidentiality
  • Right to personal safety & security
  • Right to know the identity and professional status of the care givers
  • Right to information regarding the diagnosis and treatment
  • Right to informed participation in decision involving his/her care
  • Right to refuse treatment
  • 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 suggest or express your grievances
  • Right to explanation for all items in the bill
  • Right to access to your clinical records as per hospital policy

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Providing accurate and complete information about your medical complaints, past illnesses, hospitalizations, medications, pain, and other matters relating to their health.
  • Following the treatment plan recommended by those responsible for your care
  • To accept the consequences in-case of refusal of treatment from your care given
  • Paying your bills promptly
  • Being considerate of the rights of other patients and hospital Staff
  • To take care of your personal belongings
  • Notifying a member of the health care team if you do not understand information about your care and treatment
  • Reporting changes in your conditions or symptoms,including pain to a member of the health care team
  • Keeping your scheduled appointments or to canel them in advance if at all possible
  • Following the rules and regulations of the Hospital