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  • What is Tuberculosis?

    What is Tuberculosis?

    Although the incidence of tuberculosis has declined significantly compared to the past, Korea has been ranked first in the incidence of tuberculosis for the past 20 years, with 86 tuberculosis patients per 100,000 people in 2014, according to the ...

    8633 2017-03-24
  • How to minimize the stress of working moms?

    How to minimize the stress of working moms?

    Working moms: Superwomen? In modern society, women are playing various roles. Some of them are chosen at will, but others are chosen only because there is no other option. For example, working moms have to be a multi-player not b...

    7042 2017-03-24
  • Can Flu Vaccination Prevent Acute Myocardial Infarction?

    Can Flu Vaccination Prevent Acute Myocardial Infarction?

    There is a growing realization that adults should also be vaccinated as well. Among various vaccinations for adults, the influenza vaccination is almost mandatory at this time of year when the seasons are changing. When is, then, the right time fo...

    6976 2017-01-18
  • Proton Therapy for Childhood Cancer

    Proton Therapy for Childhood Cancer

    In cases of childhood cancer, it is very important to improve the quality of life by minimizing side effects or complications. So, more attention is paid to proton therapy in treating childhood cancer today. Let;s talk more about proton therapy...

    4054 2017-01-04
  • Are Your Family’s Cholesterol Numbers Normal?

    Are Your Family’s Cholesterol Numbers Normal?

    - Reviewed by Prof. Park, Taek Kyu from Cardiology Department Did you know, contrary to the common belief that the condition is mainly associated with the high-fat diet and the inactive lifestyle of these days, that hyperlipidemia can partly ...

    5431 2016-12-21
  • Shingles: Causes, Treatment, and Vaccine

    Shingles: Causes, Treatment, and Vaccine

    With a widening temperature gap that weakens the immune system and the general adaptability of a human body, we;re seeing a sharp increase in patients suffering from various conditions. Since respiratory diseases are common when seasons chan...

    3914 2016-12-07
  • Proper Ways to Exercise in Autumn

    Proper Ways to Exercise in Autumn

    There is a Korean saying, ;Fall is when the sky is high and the horse grows stout.; In fact, autumn is a good time of the year for some exercise to recover your health and stamina, which have been worn out by the hot summer weather. ; T...

    3501 2016-11-16
  • Sleepless Night: Truths and Myths about Insomnia

    Sleepless Night: Truths and Myths about Insomnia

    Some say they fall asleep as soon as they lay their head on the pillow; others just spend the whole night in agony, unable to sleep. Every year, we;re seeing more and more people suffering from insomnia due to stress, excessive caffeine intake ...

    3667 2016-11-02
  • The Silent Danger of Andropausal Depression

    The Silent Danger of Andropausal Depression

    The Inseparable Connection between Andropause and Depression Men also experience climacteric, called andropause, though the symptoms are less severe because the hormone decrease is less steep compared to the sharp drop of female hormo...

    4637 2016-10-19
  • I Have a Crick in My Shoulder! Can this be Frozen Shoulder?

    I Have a Crick in My Shoulder! Can this be Frozen Shoulder?

    Office worker Mr. A became 40 years old this year. One month ago, he began to feel pain from his right shoulder to the wrist; last Monday, the condition worsened and he couldn;t even move the shoulder. Thinking it was because of the hard exercise ...

    6362 2016-10-05
  • Tips for Exercising In Summer

    Tips for Exercising In Summer

    Summer is the hottest and most humid season when the days are longer and the nights are shorter. Exercising in summer increases our body temperature that is already heightened by high temperature and humidity. This prevents sweats from evaporat...

    2751 2016-09-21
  • How to Stay Healthy While Traveling Abroad

    How to Stay Healthy While Traveling Abroad

    Many travel in summer to beat the summer heat, and more travel abroad these days. However, the popularity of traveling abroad raises the risks of being exposed to various infectious or endemic diseases such as AIDS, malaria, traveler;s diarrhea...

    3020 2016-09-07
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Patients’ Rights

1. Right to receive medical care

Patients have the right to receive proper care in a safe setting without discrimination nor should their right to care be violated regardless of their gender, age, religion, social status, nationality, language, race, or physical/mental/financial status. Medical teams shall not refuse to provide care without justifiable reason.

2. Right to be informed and to make an autonomous decision

Patients have the right to obtain full and complete information from their medical team, to ask questions, and to determine their agreement or refusal concerning: diagnosis, treatment (purpose, plans and methods), outcomes of care (including unanticipated outcomes), discharge plan, participation in medical research studies, organ transplantation/donation, etc. Within ethical boundaries, patients may discontinue or refuse treatment, request that the medical team explain and suggest alternative treatments, and reserve the right to make their own decisions.

3. Right to confidentiality

Patients' rights to confidentiality regarding their physical/health status and privacy will not be violated. Patients can expect that all medical records/reports and their personal privacy will be kept confidential unless the patient has given consent or disclosure is permitted by law. To ensure their privacy, patients may be informed that Individuals not directly involved in their care may not be present and that the number of guardians accompanying patients to consultation rooms may be limited.

4. Right to request consultation and mediation

In the event of a medical dispute, patients may request consultation and mediation from an internal or external agency (Korea Consumer Agency, Korea Medical Dispute Mediation and Arbitration Agency).

5. Right to have values and beliefs respected

Patients will not be discriminated against because of their culture, religious values, or beliefs, and their rights will not be violated.

6. Right to receive care in a safe setting

Patients have the right to receive hospital-provided care where the patient’s medical information is protected and patient safety can be assured. In addition, patients have the right to be protected from possible dangers that can occur in a hospital and to have stability of mind and body.

Patients’ Responsibilities

1. Responsibility to trust and respect the medical team

Patients must accurately inform the medical team of their health condition and must trust and respect the medical team's treatment plan. Patients may be responsible for consequences that result from not following instructions.

2. Responsibility to not use dishonest methods for medical treatment

Patients must reveal their identity before receiving any medical care and must not use false or dishonest methods, such as seeking medical care under disguised ownership.

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Patients are expected to treat all hospital staff and other patients with courtesy and respect; to abide by all hospital rules; and to earnestly fulfill their financial obligation to the hospital. Also, patients and their family members are expected to participate in all safety regulations.