Govt urged to introduce charter of patients’ rights
18/04/2005 - 11:18:41The Irish Patients Association has called on the Government to introduce a charter of patients’ rights in Ireland.
The association said a European Charter of Patients’ Rights was drawn up by an Italian group three years ago and this could easily be adapted to suit the Irish health service.
The document includes a right of access to health services, a right to information, a right to consent and a right to privacy and confidentiality.
