Health: the patient has the right to be referred to a private hospital at the expense of the ministry in this case

Grandmother (Echo):

Jeddah Health revealed several patient rights to exercise them in hospitals, including refusing the proposed method or method of treatment, within the limits allowed by the system, bearing the consequences after clarifying them and referring it to a private hospital at the expense of the Ministry of Health when the case is an emergency and there is no bed available.

The Jeddah Health Ministry clarified that the patient has the right to request an interpreter if the doctor does not speak the patient’s language and the attending physician should explain the patient’s condition in the language and method qu ‘He understands. He also has the right to know the names and specialties of the medical team involved in the treatment, and to have sufficient time with the medical staff during the treatment.

She indicated that the patient has the right to know the reasons for referral to other departments, specialties or hospitals, and to know the possible side effects of treatment and possible alternatives.

She added: “The patient has the right to ask the healthcare professional, ‘Did you wash your hands? “To avoid the possibility of infection, and to report anyone who smokes inside or outside health facilities to the responsible authority who is in charge of imposing fines on violators.