Ley 26.529 Derechos del Paciente, Historia Clínica y Consentimiento Informado (Rights of the Patient, Medical History, and Informed Consent)
The Government of Argentina
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Argentina
20 November 2009
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Ley 26.529 constituyen derechos esenciales en la relación entre el paciente y el o los profesionales de la salud, el o los agentes del seguro de salud, y cualquier efector de que se trate, los siguientes: asistencia sin menoscabo y distinción, trato digno y respetuoso, intimidad, confidencialidad, autonomía de la voluntad, información sanitaria, interconsulta médica.Law 26.529 constitutes the essential rights in the relationship between the patient and health professionals, or agents of the health insurance, and/or any party that is concerned. They are the rights to: assistance without prejudice and discrimination, dignity and respect, privacy, notice of any individual involved in the processing or handling of clinical documentation, freedom of choice, and health information, and medical consultation.
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