Patient Rights

• Be treated with dignity, respect, consideration of their individual values and belief and privacy during examination, procedures and treatment.
• Be protected from physical abuse or neglect.
• Refuse treatment.
• Confidentiality of all records and communications, to the extent provided by law.
• Participate in decisions about their care and provide informed consent.
• Be informed of the estimated costs of proposed treatment.
• Access to information contained in the Medical Record in the form of a Medical Report / Discharge Summary.
• Voice their concerns and complaints with the Patient Advocacy Cell of the Medical Superintendents Office.
• Have the appropriate family member eligible to all the above rights, in case the patient is unable to meaningfully participate in his / her care.
• To seek an additional opinion regarding clinical care.