Patient Rights
Prepared with reference to the 1998 Patient Rights Regulation and its 2014 amendments.
Patient Rights
1
Right to Access Healthcare Services
The patient has the right to access healthcare services within the principles of justice and equity, without discrimination based on race, language, religion, age, gender, economic or social status.
2
Right to Information
The patient has the right to learn about all available healthcare services and to request any information regarding their health status, verbally or in writing.
3
Right to Choose Healthcare Provider
The patient has the right to choose and change their healthcare facility, to benefit from the services provided, and to learn the identities, duties and titles of physicians and other healthcare personnel.
4
Right to Privacy
The patient has the right to receive all healthcare services in a confidential environment.
5
Right to Refuse, Halt and Consent
The patient has the right to refuse recommended treatment, request its discontinuation, give consent for medical interventions, and receive services within the scope of their consent.
6
Right to Safety
The patient has the right to receive healthcare services in a safe environment.
7
Right to Religious Observance
The patient has the right to observe their religious duties within the capacity of the healthcare facility and administrative measures.
8
Right to Dignity and Comfort
The patient has the right to receive healthcare with respect, care and attention, in a friendly, gentle and compassionate environment where all hygienic conditions are met and all disturbing factors are eliminated.
9
Right to Visitors and Companions
The patient has the right to receive visitors within the rules established by the healthcare facility and to have a companion when approved by the physician and within the facility's capacity.
10
Right to Complaint and Legal Action
The patient has the right to file applications, complaints and lawsuits within the legal framework in case of violation of their rights.
Patient Responsibilities
1
Compliance and Participatory Approach
The patient shall comply with the rules of the healthcare facility and act with awareness of being part of the diagnosis and treatment team.
2
Providing Accurate and Complete Information
The patient shall provide their complaints, medical history, previous treatments, current medications and health-related information as accurately and completely as possible.
3
Follow-up and Feedback
The patient shall attend follow-up visits at intervals determined by the physician and provide feedback on the progress of treatment.
4
Appointment Compliance
The patient shall adhere to appointment dates and times and notify the relevant department of any changes.
5
Respect for Other Patients and Staff
The patient shall respect the rights of priority patients, other patients and healthcare staff in accordance with relevant regulations.
6
Avoiding Aggressive Behavior
The patient shall not engage in verbal or physical aggression towards staff.
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Patient Rights Birimine Başvuru
Hasta, haklarının ihlal edildiğini düşündüğünde veya sorun yaşadığında Patient Rights Birimine başvurur.
Content Information
This page was prepared by the Dore Medical Editorial Board and medically reviewed by Dr. Merve Özkan Akagündüz, DDS, MSc.
Published
April 7, 2026
Updated
April 7, 2026
