Rights & Responsibilities

Patient Rights

1. Right to Informed Consent: Patients have the right to receive comprehensive information about their diagnosis and treatment options.
2. Right to Privacy and Confidentiality: Patients are entitled to privacy regarding their medical information.
3. Right to Respect and Dignity: Patients deserve to be treated with respect, regardless of personal characteristics.
4. Right to Access Medical Records: Patients can access their medical records and request corrections if needed.
5. Right to Receive Emergency Care: Patients have the right to emergency care regardless of financial status.
6. Right to Participate in Decision-Making: Patients can be involved in decisions about their healthcare, including refusing treatment.
7. Right to Continuity of Care: Patients are entitled to ongoing care and information about healthcare options.
8. Right to Complain: Patients have the right to voice complaints about their care and expect a fair resolution.

Patient Responsibilities

1. Providing Accurate Information: Patients must provide complete and accurate health information.
2. Following Treatment Plans: Patients should adhere to agreed-upon treatment plans and communicate any issues.
3. Respecting Healthcare Providers: Patients should treat all healthcare staff with respect.
4. Following Facility Rules: Patients must comply with the rules and regulations of the healthcare facility.
5. Meeting Financial Obligations: Patients are responsible for fulfilling financial obligations promptly.
6. Keeping Appointments: Patients should attend scheduled appointments and notify providers of any changes.
7. Making Healthy Choices: Patients should strive to make healthy lifestyle choices.
8. Seeking Clarification: Patients must ask questions if they do not understand instructions or information.

Doctors’ Rights

1. Right to Respect and Professionalism: Doctors should be treated with respect by patients and colleagues.
2. Right to a Safe Work Environment: Doctors are entitled to a safe workplace free from harassment and undue stress.
3. Right to Fair Compensation: Doctors should receive fair remuneration for their services.
4. Right to Work-Life Balance: Doctors have the right to maintain a balance between work and personal life.
5. Right to Professional Autonomy: Doctors can exercise their professional judgment in patient care.
6. Right to Continuing Education: Doctors have access to educational opportunities to maintain their skills.
7. Right to Freedom from Discrimination: Doctors should work in an environment free from discrimination.
8. Right to Due Process: Doctors are entitled to fair processes in disputes or disciplinary actions.

Doctors’ Responsibilities

1. Providing Competent Medical Care: Doctors must deliver high-quality medical care based on the best available evidence.
2. Maintaining Professionalism: Doctors should uphold high standards of professionalism and ethical behavior.
3. Respecting Patient Rights: Doctors must honor patients’ rights to informed consent and privacy.
4. Continuing Education: Doctors are responsible for ongoing training to stay updated in their field.
5. Effective Communication: Doctors should communicate clearly with patients and colleagues.
6. Advocating for Patients: Doctors must advocate for their patients’ best interests.
7. Maintaining Confidentiality: Doctors are required to protect patient confidentiality in compliance with privacy laws.
8. Ethical Practice: Doctors must adhere to ethical principles in all aspects of their practice.
9. Reporting Unethical Practices: Doctors have the duty to report any unethical or unsafe practices.
10. Participating in Peer Review: Doctors should engage in peer review to maintain care quality.

Changes to This Policy

We may update our privacy policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy regularly to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this privacy policy, please contact us at the hospital’s main office. Your privacy is important to us, and we are committed to safeguarding your personal information.