As part of the HRAC Empowerment Forum on Access to Health for Key Populations and Survivors of Gender-Based Violence, Participants are being educated on their rights under the Ghana Health Services Patients Charter. 1. The patient has the right to quality basic health care irrespective of his/her geographical location. 2. The patient is entitled to full information on his/her condition and management and the possible risks involved except in emergency situations when the patient is unable to make a decision and the need for treatment is urgent. 3. The patient is entitled to know of alternative treatment(s) and other health care providers within the Service if these may contribute to improved outcomes. 4. The patient has the right to know the identity of all his/her caregivers and other persons who may handle him/her including students, trainees and ancillary workers. 5. The patient has the right to consent or decline to participate in a proposed research study involving him or her after a full explanation has been given. The patient may withdraw at any stage of the research project. 6. A patient who declines to participate in or withdraws from a research project is entitled to the most effective care available. 7. The patient has the right to privacy during consultation, examination and treatment. In cases where it is necessary to use the patient or his/her case notes for teaching and conferences, the consent of the patient must be sought. 8. The patient is entitled to confidentiality of information obtained about him or her and such information shall not be disclosed to a third party without his/her consent or the person entitled to act on his/her behalf except where such information is required by law or is in the public interest. 9. The patient is entitled to all relevant information regarding policies and regulation of the health facilities that he/she attends. 10. Procedures for complaints, disputes and conflict resolution shall be explained to patients or their accredited representatives. 11. Hospital charges, mode of payments and all forms of anticipated expenditure shall be explained to the patient prior to treatment. 12. Exemption facilities, if any, shall be made known to the patient. 13. The patient is entitled to personal safety and reasonable security of property within the confines of the Institution. 14. The patient has the right to a second medical opinion if he/she so desires. Source:Ghana Health Service
Posted on: Wed, 24 Sep 2014 11:57:15 +0000
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