The
International Alliance of Hair Restoration Surgeons endorses
a Patient's Bill of Rights. It is an expectation that compliance
with patients' rights can contribute to an effective patient
care program. A modification of the American Hospital Association's
statement on a patient's Bill of Rights has been incorporated
as part of the framework of the International Alliance of Hair
Restoration Surgeons.
Introduction 
Effective health care requires collaboration between patients
and physicians and other health care professionals. Open and
honest communication, respect for personal and professional
values, and sensitivity to differences are integral to optimal
patient care. As the setting for the provision of health services,
IAHRS members must provide a foundation for understanding
and respecting the rights and responsibilities of patients,
their families and other physicians. IAHRS members must ensure
a health care ethic that respects the role of patients in
decision-making about treatment choices and other aspects
of their care. IAHRS members must be sensitive to cultural,
racial, linguistic, religious, age, gender, and other differences,
as well as the needs of persons with disabilities.
Bill of Rights
These rights can be exercised on the patient's behalf by
a designated surrogate or proxy decision-maker if the patient
lacks decision-making capacity, is legally incompetent, or
is a minor.
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The patient has the right to considerate and respectful
care. |
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The patient has the right to, and is encouraged to,
obtain from physicians and other direct caregivers relevant,
current, and understandable information concerning diagnosis,
treatment, and prognosis. |
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Except in emergencies when the patient lacks decision-making
capacity and the need for treatment is urgent, the patient
is entitled to the opportunity to discuss and request
information related to the specific procedures and/or
treatments, the risks involved, the possible length of
recuperation, and the medically reasonable alternatives
and their accompanying risks and benefits. |
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Patients have the right to know the identity of physicians,
nurses, and others involved in their care, as well as
when those involved are students or other trainees. The
patient also has the right to know the immediate and long-term
financial implications of treatment choices, insofar as
they are known. |
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Patient's Bill of Rights