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You
are our first priority and we will do our utmost to provide
you with the best health care possible.
You have the right to be treated with respect and
consideration at all times. As a patient, we recognize that
you have special needs and the right to expect that they
will be met with competence and courtesy. As a consumer of
health care, you have the right and responsibility to be
involved in decisions about your medical treatment |
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Right for Medical
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Right for Treatment
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Consent |
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Medical Records |
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Right for Medical
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You are entitled to receive an explanation of your illness
or condition, the treatment proposed, alternative treatments
as well as the likely effects and outcomes.
Should you wish to have a second opinion, discuss this with
your doctor. Except in an emergency, a second opinion should
always be available.
You may ask the name and professional status of any person
involved in your treatment and the functions he/she will
perform in your care. |
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Right for Treatment
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During your hospital stay, certain tests and procedures may
be carried out. It is in your own interest to discuss with
your doctor any specific treatment, examination, drug or
procedure you do not understand or do not desire. If you
refuse treatment, you may be asked to sign a form absolving
the hospital from any liability caused by this refusal. |
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Consent |
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By coming to hospital you have given
general agreement to treatment which may be required for
your condition. Certain procedures - e.g. operations, the
administration of anesthesia, and certain diagnostic
procedures - require your written consent.
You are entitled to a clear explanation of any procedure or
operation planned for you.
Before you sign the consent form, you should understand the
nature of the procedure and what is involved. You are
entitled to refuse surgery or any other procedure if you
wish.
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Medical Records |
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record will be kept for your illness and treatment, and this
is confidential. |
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Access to your medical record is limited to health care
professionals directly involved in your care. This record
and any X-rays taken remain the property of the hospital.
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The
contents of your medical record will be divulged only with
your consent, or when required by law. |
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