Rights & Responsibilities

To be informed and educated in a language that you can understand.
To receive medical advice and treatment which fully meets the currently accepted standards of care & quality.
To be given a clear description of your medical condition, estimated cost of treatment and to involve you in decision about your healthcare.
To have your privacy & dignity and your religious and cultural belief respected.
To have information regarding your medical condition kept confidential.
To have information of your care providers.

Must provide complete and accurate information about his/her health, including present condition, past illness, hospitalization, medications, natural products and vitamins and any other matters that pertain to his/her health.
Must provide complete and accurate information including full name, address and other information.
Must ask questions when he/she does not understand what the doctor or other member of healthcare team advises about diagnosis or treatment. He/she should also inform the doctor if he/she anticipates problems in following prescribed treatment or considering alternative therapies.
Must abide by all hospital Rules and Regulations.
Must comply with the visitor policies to ensure the rights and comfort of all patients. Be considerate of noise level, privacy and safety. Weapons are prohibited on the premises.
Must treat hospital staff, other patients and visitors with courtesy and respect.
Must be on time in case of appointments. To cancel or reschedule as far in advance as possible in case of cancellation or rescheduling of the appointment.
Must not give medication prescribed for him/her to others.
Must provide complete and accurate information for insurance claims and work with the hospital staff and doctors to make payment arrangements.

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