HDC Rights Flashcards
Right 1
Treated with respect
Right 2
Freedom from discrimination, coercion, harassment, exploitation
Right 3
Dignity & independence
Right 4
Services of an appropriate standard
Right 5
Effective communication
Right 6
Fully informed
Right 7
Make an informed choice; give informed consent
Right 8
Support
Right 9
Respect of teaching or research
Right 10
Complain
Right 1 - Treated with respect
2 points
Privacy must be respected
Patient provided with services that consider their needs/values/beliefs
Right 2 - Freedom from discrimination, coercion, harassment, exploitation
1 point
Includes sexual, financial exploitation
Right 3 - Dignity & independence
quite self-explanatory
Patient has the right to be treated with dignity & independence
Right 4 - Services of an appropriate standard
5 points
Be of reasonable care & skill
Comply with legal, professional, ethical, other relevant standards
Be consistent with patient needs/values/beliefs
Minimise potential harm & optimise quality of life
Be of good quality & have good continuity –> co-operation among providers
Right 5 - Effective communication
2 points
Form, language, manner that enables understanding; may involve competent interpreter
Environment that enables patient & professional to communicate openly, honestly, effectively
Right 6 - Fully informed
what should patients receive information on? then two other points
Information should be received on:
- Condition
- Risk, side effects, benefits vs costs
- Estimated time frame of treatment/service
- Research participation
Patients should be able to give informed consent with information obtained
Honest & accurate answers to patient questions, including written information
Right 7 - Make an informed choice; give informed consent
3 points
Patient presumed competent to make own decision
If not competent & no proxy, professional can provide services if in patient’s best interests & services align with patient beliefs
Patient can withdraw consent & refuse services at any time
Right 8 - Support
1 point
Can have support people present unless safety is compromised
Right 9 - Respect of teaching or research
1 point
All other rights also apply if patient is participating in research/teaching
Right 10 - Complain
2 points
Professional must facilitate fair, simple, speedy, efficient resolution
Professionals must inform patients at least monthly about progress of complaint
