Orthopaedic Clinic

Rights and responsibilities of patients
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Rights:

  • To recieve considerate and respectful healthcare irrespective of age , religion, sex, religion, caste , location and income.
  • To remain informed of your disease, treatment choices, and prognosis.
  • To knwo the names of people who are involved in your treatment( Doctors, Nurses, Physical therapists and other related health workers)
  • To make informed decisions about your management and refuse the offered treatment modality.
  • To seek second opinions and change your doctor if you are not satisfied.
  • Right to privacy and confidentiality of your medical records except when required to be disclosed by law.
  • Access to your medical records and have the information explained to you.
  • Recive  areasonable continum in the health care mangement.
  • To be able to request to be enrolled in various research studies.
  • To have the medical bills explained to you.
 
Responsibilities:
 
  • Provide a complete and accurate information as deemed necessary by your treating doctor including but not limited to past medications, hospitalisations and any addictions.
  • Remain informed about your treatment and make informed decisions regarding the same.
  • Ask questions when you have not completly understood the procedure.
  • Follow the physicians instruction as closely as possible.
  • Modify your lifestyles to help your doctor provide the optimal level of care.
  • Inform your doctor if you are having any problems with your medications or current treatment protocol.
 
 

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