PATIENT
A patient is any person , who receives medical attention ,
care or treatment. The person is most often ill or injured and in need of
treatment by physician or other health professional
THE PATIENT’ BILL
OF RIGHT
- The patient has the right to considerate and respectful care.
- Complete current information concerning his diagnosis , treatment and prognosis in terms the patient can be reasonably expected understand.When it is not medically advisable, to give such information should be made available , to an appropriate person in his behalf.
- Information necessary to give informed consent prior to start of any procedure and treatment except in emergencies.
- The patient has the right to refuse treatment to the extent permitted by low.
- Has to right to know information about the qualifications , names and title of personal , responsible for providing their health care.
- Patient has right to privacy during interview examination and treatment.
- Patient has right to appropriate instruction or education from health care personal, so that they can achieve optimal level of wellness and an understanding , of their basic needs.
- Confidentiality of all records and all communication ,written or oral between patient and health care provides.
- Explanation ones hospital bill.
- Above all , patient has the right to be fully informed as to all their rights in all health care settings.
HOSPITAL
Hospital is an integral part of a social and medical
organization , the function of which is to provide for the population complete
health care both curative and preventive , and whose out patient services reach
out to the family and its home environment. The hospital is also a centre for
the training of health workers and for bio-social research.
FUNCTIONS OF THE
HOSPITAL
1.
Diagnosis and treatment of diseases.
2.
Outpatient services.
3.
Medical professional training.
4.
Research of Medical officers and Nursing officers.
5.
Prevention of diseases and promotion of health.
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