Patient Rights

Kishiwada Tokushukai Hospital respects the dignity, safety, and rights of all patients.
The following outlines key patient rights while receiving care at our hospital.

* This English version is provided for convenience. The Japanese version is the official reference.

Patient Rights

1. You have the right to receive respectful, considerate, and compassionate medical care in a safe environment,
   regardless of age, sex, race, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability.
2. You have the right to receive care in a safe environment free from inappropriate treatment, neglect, or any form of abuse.
3. You have the right to be addressed appropriately and to be cared for in an environment that maintains your dignity and supports a positive mindset.
4. You have the right to know the names of your attending physician, nurses, and all members of the healthcare team involved in your care.
5. If you are admitted to the hospital, you have the right to have your family or a person of your choosing—and your primary physician—notified as soon as possible.
6. You have the right to have visitors for your emotional well-being, as long as visits do not compromise the rights, safety, or health of you or others.
   You also have the right to refuse any visitors.
7. You have the right to receive information from your physician about your diagnosis, possible prognosis, and the benefits and risks of treatment,
   including unexpected outcomes. Before non-emergency surgery, you have the right to receive written explanations and to give informed consent.
8. You have the right to have your pain assessed and to participate in decisions regarding pain management.
9. You have the right to be free from any restraint or seclusion that is not medically necessary.
10. Your privacy is protected during discussions, examinations, and treatment. You may request a companion to be present during examinations.
11. If abuse occurs, you have the right to consult with external organizations, and the hospital will provide relevant information.
12. You, your family, or authorized friends have the right to participate in decisions about your treatment plan,
    including the right to refuse treatment within the scope permitted by law.
    If you choose to leave the hospital against medical advice, the hospital and physicians are not responsible for resulting medical consequences.
13. You have the right to consent to or refuse participation in medical research, and you may withdraw at any time without affecting your usual care.
14. You have the right to communicate in a way you can understand and may receive assistance from the hospital.
    Information will be provided in a manner appropriate to your age, understanding, and language.
    If you have visual, speech, hearing, or other disabilities, you may receive additional assistance as needed for your care.
15. If you are unable to make medical decisions, you have the right to appoint a representative in advance.
    If no representative has been designated, you may receive assistance to understand hospital-provided information sufficiently.
16. You have the right to participate in discharge planning.
    You will be informed promptly about discharge or transfer plans and will receive information about necessary follow-up care before discharge.
17. You have the right to receive detailed information about your medical expenses.