The American Hospital Association (AHA) Patients’ Bill of Rights provides the basic principles for patient-centered care and outlines the rights patients should expect when receiving medical care. The Bill of Rights is based on the idea that patients should have access to the highest quality of care and the opportunity to make informed decisions about their medical care and treatment. Healthcare professionals are responsible for ensuring these rights are upheld and protected.
Healthcare professionals should ensure that patients are informed about their rights and allowed to make decisions about their treatment. This includes providing patients with full disclosure of all medical information, including the risks and benefits of any treatment or procedure. Healthcare providers should also ensure that patients can make informed decisions regarding their care by providing access to information about available treatments and clear explanations of any potential risks or side effects (Nakayama, 2022). In addition, healthcare professionals should ensure that patients are respected and treated with dignity. This includes respecting their autonomy and allowing them to participate in their care.
Healthcare professionals should also be aware of potential violations of the Patients’ Bill of Rights. This includes ensuring they do not discriminate against patients based on their age, gender, race, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristics. Healthcare professionals should also ensure that patients are not subjected to abuse or neglect and that their privacy is respected.
Healthcare professionals should also be aware of their legal responsibilities when upholding the Patients’ Bill of Rights. This includes adhering to applicable laws or regulations and taking appropriate action in case of violating the Patients’ Bill of Rights. This may include filing a complaint with the appropriate authorities or taking legal action against healthcare providers who are found to violate the Patients’ Bill of Rights. Healthcare professionals should also ensure that patients can access all necessary resources and services. This includes ensuring the patient can access interpreters and translators, if necessary (Firmansyah, 2021). Healthcare professionals should also strive to ensure that the patient’s religious and cultural beliefs and practices are respected. Finally, healthcare professionals should strive to create a welcoming and inclusive environment. This means that all patients should feel safe and comfortable when they come to the healthcare facility.
Finally, healthcare professionals should be aware of their ethical responsibilities regarding protecting and upholding the Patients’ Bill of Rights. This includes ensuring that patients are not subjected to discrimination or abuse and that their rights are respected and protected. Ensuring that every patient receives the best care possible and that their choices are respected should be another goal for healthcare professionals. It is the responsibility of healthcare providers to ensure that the Patients’ Bill of Rights is preserved and maintained (Liberty & Carnevale, 2021). This includes providing patients with full disclosure of medical information, respecting their autonomy, and taking steps to ensure that any potential violations of the Patients’ Bill of Rights are addressed. Healthcare professionals should also be aware of their legal and ethical responsibilities regarding protecting and upholding the Patients’ Bill of Rights. By respecting these principles, healthcare practitioners may help to ensure that patients receive the best possible care and that their rights are protected.
References
Firmansyah, Y. (2021). A Hospital’s Legal Responsibility For Patient Rights During The Covid-19 Pandemic-A Review From The Health Sector’s Law Regulations. Jurnal Indonesia Sosial Sains, 2(8), 1392-1406. http://jiss.publikasiindonesia.id/index.php/jiss/article/view/392
Liberty, S. J., & Carnevale, F. A. (2021). The recognition of children’s voices in health care and research within Nigerian child protection legislation: A normative analysis. International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences, 14, 100284. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S221413912100007X
Nakayama, D. K. (2022). The Surgical Operation that Led to the Declaration of Independence and the Bill of Rights. The American Surgeon, 00031348221093528. https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/00031348221093528
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