This Charter is made to protect the Rights of the patient in the Ghana Health Service. It addresses:
THE PATIENT’S RIGHTS
THE PATIENT’S RESPONSIBILITIES
The patient should understand that he/she is responsible for his/her own health and should therefore co-operate fully with healthcare providers. The patient is responsible for:
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These rights and responsibilities shall be exercised by accredited and recognized representatives on behalf of minors and patients who are unable for whatever reasons to make informed decisions by themselves;
In all healthcare activities, the patient’s dignity and interest must be paramount.