ESIC Hospital, Bikaner
What's New
- Tender
- Circular
- Recruitment
- Home
- /
- Rights-of-patients-attendants
Rights-of-patients-attendants
PATIENTS’ RIGHTS
- Right of access to medical care irrespective of caste, creed, religion & economic status.
- Right to be treated with respect and dignity.
- Right to have privacy and confidentiality of information & its disclosure to the family member if desired by the patient.
- Right of all confidential information in case of minor shall be provided to one of the parents/legal guardians.
- Right to have personal safety and protection from physical abuse and neglect.
- Right to know the identity and professional status of the care givers.
- Right to have information about diagnosis, treatment, care plan, progress and healthcare need.
- Right to know about dietary requirements and nutrition.
- Right to have informed consent before any invasive procedure, surgery, research trail and blood transfusion.
- Right to know about safety, dosage and potential side effects of medications.
- Right of participation in decision making, free access to second opinion on demand and right to refuse treatment after understanding available option & risks.
Last updated / Reviewed : 2024-12-12