Kind Attn:Dr Sanjeev- American Hospital Association Statement of Patients' Rights

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Dear Dr Sanjeev:

You are absolutely right in saying that while patients have rights, they have certain responsibilities too. In the race for reclaiming our rights, we ought not forget our duties, for the balance between rights and duties can only set the tone for an effective and mutually beneficial relationship between patients and healthcare providers. Some prominent responsibilities of patients are listed below:

} To faithfully undergo the agreed therapy.

} To follow the doctors instructions diligently.

} To take necessary preventive measures in case of infectious diseases as per the doctors instructions.

} To be aware that doctors and nurses are also human beings and are amenable to mistakes and lapses.

} To make the payment for the treatment, wherever applicable, to the doctors/hospital promptly.

} To respect the autonomy of the doctors and nurses.

} To treat doctors and nurses with respect.

} To be punctual to attend the clinics/hospital/dispensary for the treatment at the given time.

} To preserve all the records of one’s illness.

} To keep the doctor informed if the patient wants to change the hospital/doctor.

Kind Regards

Dr. Geer M. Ishaq

Sr. Assistant Professor

Dept. of Pharmaceutical Sciences

University of Kashmir

Srinagar-190006 (J & K)

Ph: 09906673100

http://www.sites.google.com/site/ishaqgeer

From: sanjeevanee <sanjeevanee@...>netrum Sent: Thursday, 30 June 2011 8:29 PMSubject: Re: American Hospital Association Statement of Patients' Rights

Dear members.thanks for bringing forth very important topic for discussion.personally as a clinician i do all of this mentioned by dr.geer while treating my patients.even our patients have to be realized that their health is not just their right but their responsibility also and take part in treatment not just putting their disease burden on clinicians shoulders. If i advice a patient of burgers disease to stop smoking & tobacco they should do so. And they listen if told emphatically.but how many clinicians spend time for that is areal question.congrats . And on doctors day let doctors realize about themselves.Sanjeevanee>> hello,>  In response to Geer's post , I  would like to share the

fact that in Nagpur few > of the large private hospitals display these rights in their premises in English > as well as in vernacular.This is a welcome step, I dont know if mandatory by > law.> kunda> v> > > > ________________________________> From: Geer M. Ishaq <ishaqgeer@...>> "netrum " <netrum >> Sent: Thu, 30 June, 2011 7:59:41 PM> Subject: American Hospital Association Statement of Patients' Rights> > Â > Dear Members: > Â > One of the first comprehensive statements of a patient's rights was drafted by > the American

Hospital Association in 1973. Today it must be posted in the > corridors of every hospital facility and includes twelve basic rights:>  > 1.      A patient has the right to considerate and respectful care.> 2.      A patient has the right to receive complete information from a > physician about a patient's diagnosis, treatment plan, and prognosis.> 3.      A patient has the right to obtain information about the specific nature > of a proposed treatment or procedure, a disclosure of the risks involved, and > information about medical alternatives.> 4.      A patient has the right to refuse treatment and to be informed of the > medical consequences.> 5.      A patient has the right to

privacy during discussion of one's medical > condition and while undergoing medical care.> 6.      A patient has the right to expect all records related to medical care > will be kept confidential.> 7.      A patient has the right to expect that reasonable efforts will be made > to respond to the patient's request for services, and that the patient will not > be transferred to another medical facility without advising the patient of the > need to be transferred and without ensuring that the new facility will accept > transfer of the patient.> 8.      A patient has the right to obtain information about the relationships > amongst care providers in the hospital and related medical and educational > institutions. This is designed to protect patients from conflicting

interests > that might affect quality of care.> 9. Â Â Â Â Â A patient has the right to obtain information about human > experimentation and research that might affect treatment or care, and to refuse > to take part in such experimentation and research.> 10. Â Â Â A patient has the right to expect reasonable continuity of care. This is > meant to assure the patient that, for example, diagnoses will be followed up > with continued treatment.> 11. Â Â Â A patient has the right to examine and receive an explanation of the > hospital bill.> 12. Â Â Â A patient has the right to be informed of hospital rules and regulations > that apply to patient conduct. This statement of rights provides benefit to both > patient and hospital.> 13. Â Â Â Though the quality of

resolution varies widely, most hospitals have > grievance committees that will hear complaints and staff representatives that > act as patient advocates when a right is called into question.> > > With Regards> Dr. Geer M. Ishaq> Sr. Assistant Professor> Dept. of Pharmaceutical Sciences> University of Kashmir> Srinagar-190006 (J & K)> Ph: 09906673100> http://www.sites.google.com/site/ishaqgeer>