Patient Rights & Responsibilities

Rights of Patient

• You have a right to access the care
• You have a right to demand privacy during examination, procedures & treatment
• You have a right to protect against physical abuse and negligence
• You have a right to demand confidentiality of information
• You have a right to refuse the treatment
• You have a right to complaint
• You have a right to be included in decision and choice of your treatment
• You can exercise your right as a parent and guardian of a child
• Right to know cost of the treatment
• Right to access medical record
• You have a right to be shown respect

Responsibilities of Patient

• Should tell us about your safety and concerns
• Should provide consent for admission, treatment and procedure
• Refrain from bringing valuables to the hospital
• Refrain from smoking and consuming alcohol
• Consider the wellbeing of others and respect hospital personnel
• Refrain from making unreasonable demands
• Provide information regarding your past and present medical history and ask questions if any
• Follow your treatment and co-operate with hospital staff
• Adhere to the hospital policy and procedures
• You should promptly pay the fees of the hospital
• Keep the hospital premises clean