The Emir of Bauchi, Alhaji Rilwanu Adamu, expressed his appreciation for the domestication of the Patients’ Bill of Rights (PBoRs) in hospitals across the country.
During a visit by the Executive Vice Chairman of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), Babatunde Irukera, on Wednesday in Bauchi, Adamu commended the move, stating that the domestication of the patients’ bill of rights in healthcare facilities would greatly enhance healthcare services in the nation. According to him, this domestication process would bridge the information and misunderstanding gap between healthcare workers and patients within hospitals.
Adamu urged healthcare workers and caregivers to strictly adhere to the policies outlined in the patients’ bill of rights, as this would improve the delivery of healthcare services. Meanwhile, Babatunde Irukera, the Executive Vice Chairman of the Commission, explained that their visit to Bauchi aimed to domesticate the patients’ bill of rights and raise awareness about its provisions.
Irukera emphasized that implementing the patients’ bill of rights within the country’s healthcare institutions would ensure better quality healthcare delivery and instill confidence in patients nationwide. He stated that the bill not only sets certain standards and expectations for medical practitioners but also outlines the obligations of patients. Irukera stressed the importance of consumer education and collaboration with healthcare institutions to ensure the signing, domestication, and display of the patients’ rights.
The Executive Vice Chairman appealed to traditional and religious leaders to educate the public about the domestication of the Patients’ Bill of Rights (PBoR). Introduced by the Federal Government in 2018 in collaboration with the Consumer Protection Council, the bill aims to protect citizens and address healthcare challenges. It outlines 12 patient rights, including access to information, patient-related information, quality of care, and the right to privacy, among others. The Patients’ Bill of Rights aggregates existing rights in Nigerian law, serving as a comprehensive reference tool and empowering patients across the country.
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