Health Ministry released the first ever patient charter in our country. The charter is adopted by the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) and guided by national level provisions.
Till now the charter was stuck in different legal provisions like the Indian Constitution, the IMA Regulations 2002, the Consumer Protection Act 1986, the Drug and Cosmetic Act 1940, the Clinical Establishment Act 2002, and other rules and regulations from different legal forums. Objectives of Charter: Consolidating a single document for public Transforming it into a guidance document for the union and state governments so that patients’ rights are protected and addressed adequately Setting up operational mechanisms for making these rights functional and enforceable by law Generating widespread public awareness thereby educating citizens on their expectations from the government and most importantly health…
