Rights and Privacy

All staff at Hirondelle Private Hospital are aware that patients have rights and responsibilities regarding their privacy, care, explanation, consent etc.

Hirondelle Private Hospital respects your patient rights and responsibilities as outlined below:

Standards of Care	You have the right to: be treated with dignity, respect and courtesy have access to qualified health personnel meet the people involved in your care be treated in privacy expect confidentiality obtain a second opinion

Right to Information	You have the right to: obtain you personal medical and health records access information on health service available to you know what services are available to you in the hospital

Information about your treatment	You have the right to: an explanation about your condition including results of tests or precedures know the treatment options available to you

Patient Responsibilities	You need to: Find out about your condition and treatment Find out what range of treatments are available to you Know your medical history Explain to your health provider your religious/cultural beliefs if this is relevant to the care you receive Follow your treatment. Please let health care workers know if your are not going to follow your treatment and accept responsibility Let your practitioner know what other medications you are taking Take time to think over important decisions Tell your health provider if you are not happy with treatment or service Be considerate to staff and respectful to patients

Privacy	Patients are entitled to personal privacy and privacy concerning their medical care, including examinations and discussions of their case You have the right to privacy for visits during established patient visiting hours