patient rights
nounUK /ˈpeɪʃnt raɪts/
US /ˈpeɪʃnt raɪts/
The things a sick person is allowed to have or decide when getting help from doctors.
The hospital gave her a booklet explaining her patient rights.
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2. The legal protections that keep a person's medical information private.
Patient rights mean no one can share your test results without asking you.
3. The freedom to choose or refuse a medical treatment.
Thanks to patient rights, he could say no to the surgery.
4. The fair treatment a person should receive in a clinic or hospital.
Patient rights ensure everyone is treated with respect, no matter who they are.