To receive information about your medical diagnosis, investigations, treatment plan, risks, benefits and likely outcome of any treatment or procedure.
To choose a particular healthcare provider for treatment. You also have the right to know the name and specialty of any doctor or any other person who is caring for you.
To receive screening and stabilization in case of severe pain, injury, or sudden illness without prior authorization.
To know all treatment options available for you and to participate in treatment decisions about your care.
To receive care that is considerate and respectful. You can also express your spiritual and cultural beliefs provided they do not interfere in others’ privacy and center operations.
To complete privacy during your treatment.
To have your healthcare information treated with confidentiality. Information concerning one’s health and treatment may only be disclosed with informed consent except when required in terms of any law or an order of the court.
To a fair, fast and objective review of any complaint you have against your doctor, a healthcare personnel/member of staff or the center.
To seek and receive all the information necessary for you to understand your condition.
To understand and receive information on the cost of treatment provided by the center.
To receive information about any proposed treatment or procedure – to be able to make an informed consent. You should be informed about benefits, risks alternative treatment options, and time needed for recovery to decide if you want that treatment or procedure.
PATIENT RESPONSIBILITIES
To provide complete personal information, whenever required.
To provide accurate and complete information about your illness, history and medications.
To obtain and adhere to appointments.
To follow the treatment plan recommended by your doctor.
To participate in your pain management and inform its effectiveness to doctors/nurses.
To be responsible for your actions, if you refuse treatment given by the clinicians.
To take care of your valuables and personal belongings.
To treat other patients, visitors and all center staff with courtesy and respect and abide by the safety rules and regulations.
To understand all instructions before signing the consent forms.
To provide accurate and complete information about your health insurance scheme/coverage and to pay your bills in a timely manner.
