The Public Perception of Patient Rights in Europe and the UK
A survey conducted by The Patients Association in 2005 revealed that members of the public want to know far more about the quality of the healthcare providers, the treatments they are offered and the healthcare options that are available to them.
The report, The Public Perception of Patients Rights Within The UK NHS highlights that people believe they have the right to receive this information they do not. The survey reports that a significant minority of people are also unable to exert the few legal rights that patients do have such as the right to access personal medical records, and the right to make a complaint.
One particular problem identified by this survey is that a considerable body of patients are reluctant to confront their doctor if faced with an unhappy healthcare situation.
Too many of the public also appear suspicious of the medical profession, and doubtful of the willingness of doctors to work on behalf of patients best interests. Yet, a minority of articulate and knowledgeable patients are able to gain access to the NHS services they believe they need.
These differences in attitude are, in part, contributing to the ever-widening gap in health among the
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