(Patient Rights Regulation official gazette
date.01.08.1998/official gazette:23420)
Human beings enter the world by gaining some rights from birth just because they are human beings. The concept of right is a universal concept. In short, right can be defined as ‘the authority granted to individuals by the rules of law’.
Human rights were first recognised in England in 1215. The
American Bill of Rights and the French Universal Declaration of Human and Citizen Rights of 1789 were officially published at the end of the 18th century. With the establishment of the United Nations, human rights became universal. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights was published. According to this; it is stated that everyone is free, honourable and equal in terms of their rights.
It is possible to briefly describe human rights as all human beings being equal and free from birth in every respect. This freedom is balanced with the obligation to respect the rights of others and not to violate these rights. There are various human rights. Patient rights are one of the basic human rights
General utilisation of the service
Benefit from health services within the framework of the principles of justice and equity. The right to receive services regardless of race, language, religion and sect, gender, philosophical belief, economic and social status.
Informing and requesting information:
General utilisation of the service Benefit from health services within the framework of the principles of justice and equity. The right to receive services regardless of race, language, religion and sect, gender, philosophical belief, economic and social status. Informing and requesting information: The right to learn about all kinds of health services and facilities and to request all kinds of information verbally or in writing about his/her health status. Choosing and changing the health institution and its staff: The right to choose and change the health institution and to benefit from the health services provided in the health facility of his/her choice, to learn the identities, duties and titles of the physicians and other health professionals who will provide health services. Privacy: Patients have the right to receive all kinds of health services in a confidential environment. Refusal, suspension and consent: Patients have the right to refuse treatment, to request its cessation, to obtain their consent in medical interventions and to benefit from the service within the framework of consent. Safety: The right to receive health care in a safe environment. Fulfilment of religious obligations: Patients have the right to fulfil their religious obligations to the extent of the facilities of the health facility and within the framework of the measures taken by the administration. Respect for human values, dignity and comfort: Respect, care and attention, in a friendly, kind, compassionate environment, all kinds of hygienic conditions, noise and all disturbing factors have been eliminated to receive a health service Your responsibilities Recently, in addition to patient rights, the concept of ‘Patient Responsibility’ has also emerged. In general, these are the duties and obligations that the patient must fulfil before and after applying to the health institution.
People should do their best to look after their own health and follow the recommendations for a healthy life. If appropriate, people can give blood or donate organs. In simple cases, people should take care of themselves.
The patient is obliged to notify the changes in his/her health, social security and personal information on time. The patient is obliged to have his/her health card (such as Bağ-Kur, Green Card) visa done on time.
The patient should give complete information about his/her complaints, previous illnesses, whether he/she has received any inpatient treatment, medications he/she is currently taking, if any, and all information about his/her health.
The patient must comply with the rules and practices of the health institution to which he/she applies. The patient must comply with the referral chain determined by the Ministry of Health and other social security institutions. The patient is expected to co-operate with healthcare professionals during the treatment, care and rehabilitation process. If the patient benefits from a health facility that provides services by appointment, he/she must comply with the date and time of the appointment and notify the relevant place of any changes. The patient must respect the rights of hospital staff, other patients and visitors. The patient must compensate for damages caused to hospital equipment.
The patient should listen carefully to the recommendations about treatment and medication and ask about the parts he/she cannot understand. If the patient is unable to comply with the recommendations regarding his/her treatment, he/she should report this to the healthcare professional. The patient should indicate whether he/she understands the health care and post-discharge care plan correctly as expected. The patient is responsible for the consequences of refusing the treatment to be applied or not complying with the recommendations. |
