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Patient Rights & Responsibilities

We follow the Charter of Patients' Rights published by the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India.

Your rights

  • Information about your illness, treatment, expected costs and risks
  • Access to copies of your medical records and reports
  • Emergency care without first demanding payment
  • Informed consent before major procedures
  • Privacy, confidentiality and dignity
  • A second opinion from a doctor of your choice
  • Transparent rates and an itemised bill
  • Freedom to buy medicines and tests from any registered pharmacy or lab
  • Non-discrimination on the basis of illness, gender, caste, religion, age or any other ground
  • Safety and quality care according to standards
  • Choosing alternative treatment options
  • Being discharged, or receiving the body of a deceased relative, without delay over billing disputes
  • Education about your condition
  • Being heard and seeking redressal of complaints

Your responsibilities

  • Give complete and true information about your health and medicines
  • Follow the treatment plan and hospital rules
  • Treat staff and other patients with respect; violence against healthcare workers is a punishable offence
  • Pay hospital dues on time
  • Inform us before leaving against medical advice