---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: VHA GOA <vha...@gmail.com> Date: 2009/12/28 Subject: re: [Goanet-News] Dec 28, 2009 Goanetters' meeting
Dear Sir, On behalf of VHAG, I will be attending the meet on 28th with copies of the health care and rights of patients booklet in Roman konkani. I will also give you a copy of the book for review as suggested. following is a write up of the book : For the majority of us, a doctor is virtually God- one who is beyond questions or doubts and has solutions to all our ills. But while understanding the pressures of the medical profession, as patients we are often at the mercy of our doctors time, diagnosis and treatment. Few among us are aware that just as the doctor has certain duties toward his patient, a patient too has certain rights to health care. This book is an attempt to put together the rights of patients, embadded under various laws.It raises several concerns - regarding choice and access to health care services, correct and timely diagonosis, information about illnesses, preventive measures, personalized tretment, right to complain and other issues. A must- read for everyone, especially patients and their families, health professionals, NGO's, care providers and health workers. Thanking you, Sincerely, Bhagyashree Project Manager VHAG -- Frederick Noronha Landline :: +91-832-2409490 Mobile :: +91-9822122436
