FCCPC Defends Patients' Bills of Rights and Unveils Terms in Bauchi
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), which is responsible for protecting the rights of citizens in the medical field, has unveiled terms and developed templates for patient bills of rights to protect consumers nationwide.
These rights encompass various fundamental aspects, including consumer protection laws, children's rights laws, national health laws and other rights instruments.
The FCCPC Executive Vice President, Babatunde Irukera made the revelation during an advocacy visit to the Chief Medical Director (CMD) of Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Teaching Hospital (ATBUTH) in Bauchi on Wednesday.
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During the visit, Babatunde Irukera emphasized the importance of educating and sensitizing healthcare providers regarding the protection of patients' bills of rights. This includes the rights to dignity, cleanliness and appropriate medical care.
He also emphasized that patient bills of rights must be protected within the framework of the laws, procedures of the medical profession, ethics, guidelines and regulations of the country, following the best practices and standards. globally accepted.
The goal of these efforts is to ensure appropriate advocacy and meaningful improvement in the attainment of justice while preserving, protecting and enhancing the rights of patients throughout the country.
In response, the Chief Medical Director (CMD) of ATBUTH, Dr. Yusuf B. Jibrin, explained that the hospital was established in 2010 with a mandate to provide clinical services, health services , staff training and research in accordance with global standards. best practices.
He also mentioned that the hospital has upgraded its basic nursing courses to degree programs rather than certificates. Additionally, the hospital plans to collaborate with the Federal University of Health and Nutrition Azare to introduce a BSc nursing degree program.
Dr. Yusuf Jibrin expressed his gratitude to the Commission for its efforts and assured them of the hospital's support in implementing the bill among staff and management.
At the Government Headquarters, the Commission was received by the Secretary of State Government (SSG), Barrister Kashim Ibrahim, on behalf of the Governor, Bala Mohammad. Advocate Kashim Ibrahim said the state government fully welcomes these initiatives and is committed to upholding patients' bills of rights, ensuring that these rights are protected in all medical facilities in the state.
Similarly, at the Emir's Palace in Bauchi, Dr. Rilwanu Suleiman Adamu expressed his gratitude to the Commission for the introduction of the Patients' Bill of Rights, noting that it will significantly improve healthcare services in the country.
He urged all caregivers to support this policy and strictly adhere to the patient bills of rights, assuring the Commission of the support of all traditional state institutions.
The event included a theatrical presentation, the signing of the patient bill of rights guidelines, and the unveiling of the guidelines at the hospital.
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The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), which is responsible for protecting the rights of citizens in the medical field, has unveiled terms and developed templates for patient bills of rights to protect consumers nationwide.
These rights encompass various fundamental aspects, including consumer protection laws, children's rights laws, national health laws and other rights instruments.
The FCCPC Executive Vice President, Babatunde Irukera made the revelation during an advocacy visit to the Chief Medical Director (CMD) of Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Teaching Hospital (ATBUTH) in Bauchi on Wednesday.
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During the visit, Babatunde Irukera emphasized the importance of educating and sensitizing healthcare providers regarding the protection of patients' bills of rights. This includes the rights to dignity, cleanliness and appropriate medical care.
He also emphasized that patient bills of rights must be protected within the framework of the laws, procedures of the medical profession, ethics, guidelines and regulations of the country, following the best practices and standards. globally accepted.
The goal of these efforts is to ensure appropriate advocacy and meaningful improvement in the attainment of justice while preserving, protecting and enhancing the rights of patients throughout the country.
In response, the Chief Medical Director (CMD) of ATBUTH, Dr. Yusuf B. Jibrin, explained that the hospital was established in 2010 with a mandate to provide clinical services, health services , staff training and research in accordance with global standards. best practices.
He also mentioned that the hospital has upgraded its basic nursing courses to degree programs rather than certificates. Additionally, the hospital plans to collaborate with the Federal University of Health and Nutrition Azare to introduce a BSc nursing degree program.
Dr. Yusuf Jibrin expressed his gratitude to the Commission for its efforts and assured them of the hospital's support in implementing the bill among staff and management.
At the Government Headquarters, the Commission was received by the Secretary of State Government (SSG), Barrister Kashim Ibrahim, on behalf of the Governor, Bala Mohammad. Advocate Kashim Ibrahim said the state government fully welcomes these initiatives and is committed to upholding patients' bills of rights, ensuring that these rights are protected in all medical facilities in the state.
Similarly, at the Emir's Palace in Bauchi, Dr. Rilwanu Suleiman Adamu expressed his gratitude to the Commission for the introduction of the Patients' Bill of Rights, noting that it will significantly improve healthcare services in the country.
He urged all caregivers to support this policy and strictly adhere to the patient bills of rights, assuring the Commission of the support of all traditional state institutions.
The event included a theatrical presentation, the signing of the patient bill of rights guidelines, and the unveiling of the guidelines at the hospital.
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