Table 2 Assessment of patient’s awareness regarding their rights, n = 400
Statement | Not aware at all (%) | Somewhat aware (%) | Completely aware (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
To receive treatment and medical services without discrimination based on age, colour, religion, or sex | 8 (2.0%) | 66 (16.5%) | 326 (81.5%) |
To be informed about his/her rights and responsibilities in a manner he/she can understand | 14 (3.5%) | 79 (19.7%) | 307 (76.8%) |
To receive respectful care | 2 (0.5%) | 27 (6.7%) | 371 (92.8%) |
Privacy during the clinical examination | 16 (4.0%) | 56 (14.0%) | 328 (82.0%) |
To have a person of their same gender be present when they are examined and treated by a doctor of the opposite gender | 54 (13.5%) | 102 (25.5%) | 244 (61.0%) |
The information a patient reveals to a healthcare professional is private and there are limits on how and when it can be disclosed to a third party | 56 (14.0%) | 103 (25.7%) | 241 (60.3%) |
To receive a full explanation of his/her case and any unanticipated outcomes of care and treatments in terms that she/he can understand | 18 (4.5%) | 79 (19.7%) | 303 (75.8%) |
To know about the alternatives to the proposed treatment before consenting to treatment | 39 (9.7%) | 112 (28.0%) | 249 (62.3%) |
To seek a second opinion from another doctor | 82 (20.5%) | 126 (31.5%) | 192 (48.0%) |
To sign an informed consent form before any medical procedure | 41 (10.2%) | 76 (19.0%) | 283 (70.8%) |
To refuse or discontinue treatment after a thorough explanation by his/her physician about the consequences and/or outcomes of his/her decision | 56 (14.0%) | 96 (24.0%) | 248 (62.0%) |
To be informed names and functions of all healthcare professionals involved in patient care | 122 (30.5%) | 133 (33.2%) | 145 (36.3%) |
To participate in decisions relating to their care and in choosing the treatment plan | 77 (19.3%) | 132 (33.0%) | 191 (47.7%) |
To appoint a healthcare proxy who will speak on their behalf regarding the right treatment and make decisions | 87 (21.8%) | 115 (28.7%) | 198 (49.5%) |
To have a towel, toilet, clothes and storage space | 45 (11.2%) | 82 (20.5%) | 273 (68.3%) |
To know about the prices of services and procedures | 39 (9.8%) | 80 (20.0%) | 281 (70.2%) |
To file a complaint regarding your medical provider or facility without fear of reprisals | 49 (12.3%) | 123 (30.7%) | 228 (57.0%) |