The Patients’ Charter in Ghana is a document that outlines the rights and responsibilities of patients, healthcare providers, and facilities. It’s designed to ensure that patients receive quality, accessible, and equitable healthcare while respecting their autonomy and dignity.
Key Principles:
Right to Quality Care: Â Patients have the right to receive quality basic healthcare, regardless of their geographical location.
Right to Information : Patients have the right to full information about their condition, treatment options, and potential risks.
Right to Privacy and Confidentiality: Patients have the right to privacy during consultations, examinations, and treatment, as well as confidentiality of their medical information.
Right to Choose: Patients have the right to choose their healthcare provider and participate in decisions about their care.
Responsibilities
These charters are adopted by various healthcare institutions in Ghana, including the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital , Kings and Queens Medical University Teaching Hospital , and Cape Coast Teaching Hospital .
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