Patient Rights and Responsibilities - GMS Cyprus

Patient Rights and Responsibilities

At GMS, we are deeply committed to respecting and upholding the rights of our patients while encouraging them to understand and fulfill their responsibilities. This ensures the highest quality of care and a positive experience for all individuals under our care.

Patient Rights

Respect

You have the right to:

  • Receive care that honors your personal values and beliefs.
  • Access safe, appropriate, and considerate treatment, regardless of payment source.
  • Expect an environment that upholds your dignity and contributes positively to your self-image.

Participation

You have the right to:

  • Be fully informed about your diagnosis, treatment options, and prognosis in terms you can understand, enabling active participation in your care decisions.
  • Know the name of the physician coordinating your care and request a change if desired.

Privacy

You have the right to:

  • –  Expect that your medical records and communications remain confidential, as required by law.
  • –  Have consultations, examinations, and treatments conducted discreetly, ensuring privacy.
  • –  Be free from unauthorized recordings or photography unless you provide explicit consent.

Pain Management

You have the right to:

  • –  Receive clear information about pain management options.
  • –  Have your pain concerns taken seriously and addressed promptly.

Information & Treatment

You have the right to:

  • –  Obtain all necessary information to provide informed consent before any treatment or procedure.
  • –  Access interpreters or auxiliary aids to ensure effective communication.
  • –  Be free from abuse, neglect, and unnecessary restraint.
  • –  Protection as a participant in research, with informed consent for clinical trials.
  • –  File complaints regarding the safety or quality of your care.
  • –  Receive information on hospital policies and your post-discharge care requirements.

Patient Responsibilities

We encourage patients to take an active role in their healthcare. By fulfilling your responsibilities, you help ensure the best possible care.

Your Responsibilities:

  • –  Communicate concerns about your care or safety to your healthcare team.
  • –  Provide accurate and complete information about your medical history and medications.
  • –  Follow the advice and guidance of your care team to promote your health.
  • –  Keep personal valuables safe or entrust them to designated staff for secure storage.
  • –  Adhere to hospital policies, including those regarding smoking, visiting hours, and discharge protocols.
  • –  Arrive on time for appointments or notify staff promptly if rescheduling is necessary.