Physician can best contribute to this alliance by serving as their patients advocate fostering their rights : 1st the patients have right to receive information from physician. They can discuss the benefits risks and costs of appropriate treatment alternatives. Patients should receive guidance from their physician as to the optimal cause of action. Patients are also entitled to obtain copies of summary of their medical records to have questions answered. They must be advised of potential conflict of interest and their physician might have to obtain independent proformal opinion.
2nd the patients have right to make decisions regarding the health care that is received by his or her physician. Accordingly patients may accept to any recommended medical treatment. 3rd the patients has the right to courtesy respect dignity responsiveness and timely attention to his or her needs. 4th the…
