In medical law, a patient has certain rights and obligations. The patient’s responsibility is to follow medical prescriptions, comply with the rules of the healthcare facility, and cooperate with the doctor. Failure to fulfill these obligations may result in the doctor refusing to continue treating the patient, unless it endangers his life or the health of the population.
Patient responsibilities:
Provide doctors with complete and accurate information about your health condition.
Follow the doctor’s medical prescriptions and recommendations.
Follow the internal regulations of the healthcare facility.
Cooperate with medical personnel when receiving medical care.
Do not harm your health or the health of other citizens, for example, do not use drugs or alcohol.
In cases provided for by law, undergo preventive medical examinations and get vaccinated.
Provide emergency medical assistance to other citizens if necessary.
Patient responsibility:
Failure to fulfill duties may result in the doctor refusing to continue treating the patient unless it poses a threat to his life and the health of others.
The patient is liable for harm caused to others as a result of failure to fulfill his/her duties (for example, if he/she failed to report an infectious disease that was transmitted to other people). The legislation provides for cases where the patient may be held administratively or criminally liable, for example, if he/she intentionally spreads an infectious disease.
Patient rights:
The right to information about one’s health status and treatment methods.
The right to consent to or refuse medical intervention.
The right to medical confidentiality.
The right to respect for human dignity.
The right to receive quality medical care.
It is important to remember that the patient and the doctor should work in partnership, where the patient actively participates in making decisions about their health, and the doctor provides them with the necessary information and assistance.
