1. Patient Rights
A. Right to receive medical care
Patients have the right to receive appropriate healthcare services for the protection and promotion of their health, and their health-related rights shall not be infringed upon due to gender, age, religion, social status, economic circumstances, etc. Medical professionals may not refuse treatment without just cause.
B. Right to know and right to self-determination
Patients have the right to receive sufficient explanations from their attending doctor, nurse, etc., regarding their disease status, treatment methods, whether they are subjects of medical research, whether organ transplantation is involved, anticipated results such as side effects, and medical costs. They also have the right to ask detailed questions and to decide whether or not to consent to these matters.
C. Right to protection of privacy
Patients' physical and health-related secrets and privacy related to medical treatment shall not be infringed upon. Medical professionals and medical institutions may not disclose or publish secrets without the patient's consent or unless stipulated by law, such as in criminal investigations.
D. Right to request consultation and mediation
In the event of a dispute related to medical services, patients may apply for consultation and mediation to the Korea Medical Dispute Mediation and Arbitration Agency, etc.
2. Patient Responsibilities
A. Obligation to trust and respect medical professionals
Patients must accurately inform medical professionals of their health-related information and trust and respect the medical professional's treatment plan.
B. Obligation not to receive medical care through dishonest means
Patients must identify themselves before receiving medical care and shall not receive medical care through false or dishonest means, such as receiving treatment under another person's name.