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Rights of a Patient |
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As a patient you and your family should have the rights to know the following : |
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Information related to diagnosis, condition, treatment and medicines.  |
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Have secrecy during Examination, Treatment and Conversation with your physician and other healthcare providers. |
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Expect prompt treatment during Emergency. |
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Clarify all your doubts before signing the consent form such as general consent form and consent form for Surgery/Anesthesia/High risk |
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procedures. |
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Patient can seek second opinion about his/her disease treatment, etc. |
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Patients can ask for copies of medical records. |
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Say ‘YES’ or ‘NO’ to experimental treatments, research, project affecting his/her care treatment. |
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Get entire details of the bill. |
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Express your concerns, complaints and or grievance to any of our hospital staff. |
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Responsibilities of a Patient |
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Provide accurate information about your past illness, hospitalization, allergies, habits and current & past use of medication. |
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Read all medical forms and consents thoroughly and ask for explanation if you do not understand before you sign. |
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Follow the treatment plan recommended by your doctor. |
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Accept financial responsibility and settle your bills promptly. |
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Follow our policies regarding smoking, noise, visiting time, number of visitors and other rules & regulations. |
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Be considerate and cooperative. |
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Take care of your belongings. |
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Sign the leaving “Against Medical Advice“ form if you insisted on leaving against medical advice. |
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