Participation in the Healthcare Plan
- Enable the patient and their families to communicate with the treatment team to obtain complete and updated information regarding the diagnosis, the proposed treatment, its expected benefits, the expected results, and knowledge of suggested medical alternatives. Also, complications, risks, and the probability of treatment success in the language they understand.
- Clarify transparently the possibilities of care available in the health facility for patients who need care that exceeds the capabilities of the facility, inform them of other services and their responsibilities, and strive to provide this with the competent authorities.
- Knowing the names of the participants in providing the health service to them, their specializations, and the name of the doctor responsible for the treatment and follow-up of the case before carrying out any treatment procedure.
- Inform them of the presence of licensed trainees if they are part of the treating medical team.
- Discuss with the medical team about the necessary information before any therapeutic procedure or operation and before signing the medical consent form, except for emergency cases that require medical intervention in accordance with the applicable laws and regulations.
- The patient's knowledge of the types of interventions, drugs and radiation used in treatment, also their effectiveness, safety and security
- Clarify the reasons for transferring the patient to another place inside or outside the health facility before the transfer and giving him the necessary instructions.
- Request to take another medical opinion in coordination with the competent authority in the health facility when necessary.
- Clarify the reasons for transferring or changing patient care from one consultant to another.
