Patient Rights
Every patient has the right to:
- Receive respectful and dignified care.
- Receive quality medical treatment without discrimination.
- Know the identity of healthcare professionals providing care.
- Receive complete information regarding diagnosis and treatment options.
- Participate in decisions concerning treatment.
- Give informed consent before procedures.
- Refuse treatment within legal limitations.
- Privacy during examination and treatment.
- Confidentiality of medical records.
- Obtain copies of medical records as permitted by law.
- Seek a second medical opinion.
- Know estimated treatment costs.
- Safe and hygienic healthcare facilities.
- Raise complaints without fear of discrimination.
- Emergency medical care as per applicable laws.
Patients are also expected to:
- Provide accurate medical information.
- Follow prescribed treatment plans.
- Respect hospital staff and other patients.
- Comply with hospital policies.
- Meet financial obligations for services received.
