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There is significant controversy over whether patients have a ‘right not to know’ information relevant to their health. Some arguments for limiting such a right appeal to potential burdens on others that a patient’s avoidable ignorance might generate.
- Ben Davies
- 2020
Nov 6, 2020 · The patient will know they are having tests to monitor their condition, but often will not know exactly what is being tested for. This leaves the clinician, who is interpreting the results of these tests, to decide what to do when one of them comes back labelled as abnormal.
- Can I Choose Which Hospital I'm Referred to?
- How Long Do I Have to Wait For Treatment?
- Can I Access Care After Leaving Hospital?
You have a right to choose which hospital you’re referred to for an outpatient appointment for a physical or mental health condition. But the hospital you choose should provide appropriate care for your condition and be appointed by the NHS to provide that service. If your GP wants to make an urgent referral, for example due to suspected cancer, yo...
You should start your consultant-led treatment within a maximum of 18 weeks from referral for non-urgent conditions. If your GP makes an urgent referral due to suspected cancer, you should be seen by a cancer specialist within a maximum of 2 weeks of the referral date. However, the current waiting times in most areas are longer than these targets d...
You should be involved with your care providers in planning and making decisions about your care and be given information and support to enable you to do this. Where appropriate this includes involving your family and carers and giving you the chance to manage your own care and treatment. Find out more about what to expect when leaving hospital
Jun 28, 2018 · In any health care codes of ethics, it is generally established that health professionals ought to respect their patients’ wishes and preferences. Yet, this respect of wishes is not just about the patient’s right to know, but extends to respect a patient’s right not to know.
- Yusrita Zolkefli
- 2018
Consent to treatment means a person must give permission before they receive any type of medical treatment, test or examination. This must be done on the basis of an explanation by a clinician. Consent from a patient is needed regardless of the procedure, whether it's a physical examination or something else.
Feb 24, 2012 · 1.1 Knowing the patient as an individual. 1.2 Essential requirements of care. 1.3 Tailoring healthcare services for each patient. 1.4 Continuity of care and relationships. 1.5 Enabling patients to actively participate in their care. The following guidance is based on the best available evidence.
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There is significant controversy over whether patients have a 'right not to know' information relevant to their health. Some arguments for limiting such a right appeal to potential burdens on others that a patient's avoidable ignorance might generate.
