National Patients' Rights Charter
The Patients' Rights Charter outlines the rights and responsibilities of patients who access healthcare services in South Africa. It aims to promote and protect the dignity, privacy, confidentiality and quality of care of patients, as well as their participation in decision-making, access to information and choice of health services. It also sets out patients' obligations to respect the rights of other patients, healthcare providers and facilities, and is grounded in the Constitution and the ethical standards of the health professions.
Learning outcomes
- Medical Ethics in Practice
- Patient's Rights
- Informed Consent
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