1. Right to Receive Medical Care

A patient has the right to receive appropriate health and medical services to protect and promote their health, and shall not have their health-related rights infringed on grounds such as sex, age, religion, social status, or economic circumstances; medical personnel may not refuse treatment without justifiable cause.

2. Right to Know & Self-Determination

A patient may receive sufficient explanation from, and ask detailed questions of, the attending physician, nurse, etc. regarding their disease status, treatment methods, whether they are subject to medical research or organ transplantation, expected outcomes including side effects, and medical costs, and has the right to decide whether to consent.

3. Right to Confidentiality

A patient’s physical, health-related, and personal privacy connected with treatment shall not be infringed; medical personnel and institutions may not disclose such information except with the patient’s consent or where required by law, such as for a criminal investigation.

4. Right to Request Counseling & Mediation

If a dispute related to medical services arises, a patient may apply for counseling and mediation to the Korea Medical Dispute Mediation and Arbitration Agency, among others.