Patients' Rights
/ˈpeɪʃənts raɪts/
Definitions
- (n.) Legal entitlements and protections afforded to individuals receiving medical care, including rights to informed consent, confidentiality, and access to treatment.
Patients' rights ensure that individuals can make informed decisions about their healthcare treatments.
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- patients' rights
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Commentary
Patients' rights often require balancing individual autonomy with medical ethics and institutional policies; clarity in drafting is crucial to uphold these protections.
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