PATIENT AND FAMILY RIGHTS

Patient and Family Rights
- Respect of your cultural, psychosocial, religious, and spiritual needs
- Respect for privacy and confidentiality of care and information
- Protection of your possessions/ belongings from theft or loss
- Protection from physical assault and other vulnerabilities
- Engagement in the care process and treatment plans
- Seek a second opinion without fear of compromise to care
- To be informed about the outcomes of planned care and treatment
- To be told when informed consent will be required
- To refuse medical treatment and/or leave the hospital against medical advice
- To receive proper assessment and management of pain and respectful end of life care
- To voice complaints, conflicts, and differences of opinion
- To receive adequate information about your illness and proposed treatment(s)
- To know your physician and other practitioners responsible for your care
- To know how to donate organs and other tissues and to decide about donation in a setting free of coercion and pressure
- Protection from injury and implementation of preventive measures including falls
- To be informed about the expected financial cost before starting the treatment
Patient and Family Responsibilities
- To provide complete and accurate information about his health, including medications, dietary supplements, and any allergies
- Follow the plan of care prescribed by the treating physician and inform the medical team with any health changes in his/her condition
- Be respectful to all staff as well as other patients and visitors
- Be respectful to the hospital policies and procedures (e.g., visiting hours, no smoking policy, etc.)
- Be responsible for the safe use of the hospital’s facilities and equipment
- Decision making or the availability of guardian patient in case the patient is not able to make decision