Patient Rights & Responsibilities

At KVG Medical College & Hospital, we believe that quality healthcare is built on mutual trust, transparency, and respect between patients and healthcare providers. Understanding your rights and responsibilities helps us create a safe, ethical, and supportive healing environment for everyone.

We are committed to protecting patient dignity, privacy, and safety while delivering high standards of medical care. At the same time, we expect patients and their attendants to actively participate in their healthcare journey and follow hospital guidelines responsibly.

Patient Guidelines

Do’s	Don’ts
Provide accurate medical history and information about your health.	Do not take any medication on your own without the knowledge of the doctor and health care professionals.
Provide your complete address and other relevant information.	Don’t deviate from the proposed treatment plan.
Be responsible for your financial commitment and be prompt with insurance claims.	Don’t touch / play with hospital equipment.
Actively participate in doctors counselling and always clarify doubts.	Don’t disturb fellow patients by talking or laughing loudly.
Actively report changes in your symptoms and medical condition.	Don’t be careless with your belongings and kindly minimise the luggage you bring into the hospital premises.
Please accept responsibility for your decisions regarding treatment.	Don’t engage in unnecessary argument with doctors or health care professionals.
Kindly treat all with respect and patience.	Avoid using plastic carry bags.
Kindly treat the hospital staff, fellow patients and visitors with courtesy and respect.
Be responsible for your personal belongings.
Comply with the visitor policy.
Keep the hospital area clean and dry.
Use water and electricity judiciously.
Respect situation when another patients medical condition may be more urgent than yours and accept that the doctor may need to attend them first.