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The Patients’ Right to Make Independent Decisions
A fundamental element of patient rights is the right to self-determination, which allows patients to freely decide whether to seek healthcare and which interventions to accept or refuse. This right ensures that patients make decisions about their health status based on proper information and of their own free will. However, it is important to note that in certain cases defined by law, this right can be restricted, especially if the patient’s decision endangers the life or physical integrity of others. The right to self-determination of capable patients For capable patients, the laws allow them to refuse healthcare, except when this endangers the health or life of others. In the case…
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Freedom of Choice in Doctors and Hospitals
The right to choose a doctor plays a prominent role among patient rights, providing patients with the opportunity to select a physician who can communicate with them in Hungarian and who meets their medical needs. This right not only signifies the freedom of choice but also reflects the legal and ethical protection of patients, allowing them to actively participate in their own healing process. For patients, it is important to be aware of the framework within which they can exercise this right. The range of healthcare services available in Hungary is broad, and patients have the right to choose the doctor and institution that best suits their needs. However, it…
