Patient Rights

1)Right to be treated with respect

2)Right to freedom from discrimination, coercion, harassment, and exploitation

3)Right to dignity and independence

4)Right to services of an appropriate standard

5)Right to effective communication

6)Right to be fully informed about estimate cost of treatment,benefits vs risk .

7)Right to make an informed choice and give informed consent

8)Right to support

9)Right to change your hospital any time (on your risk which may be explained to you)

10)Right to complain to the management in appropriate mode .

Patient Responsibilities
1)Take part in the development of an individual care plan with nursing staff to enable your specific needs
and cares to be met.

2)Provide the necessary information about your previous medical/surgical history to enable safe treatment
and care.

3)Keep staff informed about any changes in your condition or situation.

4)Maintain your own health and function during your hospitalisation, with assistance from nursing staff as
necessary.

5)Respect the rights, needs, and dignity of other patients in the vicinity.

6)Be courteous to staff and respectful of their rights and professional opinion.

7)Respect organisational policies, i.e. safety, security, no smoking, individuals' privacy and confidentiality,
visiting hours etc.

8)Treat hospital property with care and use only for the purpose for which it was designed.

9)Follow instructions of staff in the event of an emergency.