healthcarerights
nounUK /ˈhɛlθkeə raɪts/
US /ˈhɛlθkɛr raɪts/
The fair rules that say everyone can get the medical help they need.
The hospital teaches families about healthcare rights so they know they can ask for help.
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2. The legal protections that make sure sick people are treated kindly and fairly.
Laws about healthcare rights stop hospitals from turning away people in an emergency.
3. The promise that a country makes to help its people stay healthy.
Free checkups for children are part of healthcare rights in many places.
4. The freedom to choose your own doctor and say yes or no to treatment.
Knowing your healthcare rights helps you decide what happens to your body.