Human Rights And The Rights Of Rights At A GP Surgery
As this right may make a patient feel more comfortable and respected, an example of this might be calling someone by a preferred name rather than their forename, this will make the individual feel like their rights are being taken seriously and …show more content…
For example if a GP is under the impression that an individual is a threat to themselves or anyone around them ,the GP is then responsible to make sure the individual does not cause any harm ,This may mean they need to be sectioned or restrained from harming themselves or others that may be under threat. Also if a patient tells their GP they are being abused sexually or domestically, It is then again the GPs responsibility to make sure they get referred to specialist help or counselling that will prevent the individual to be in an unsafe environment.
When in a GP surgery an individual has the right to be treated equally and not be discriminated against ,for example people with different ethnic backgrounds should all be treated equally and not feel discriminated against at the surgery by the staff and by other patients. If this unfortunately happens there will be serious action taken place to ensure the GP surgery takes their patients seriously and to also show respect towards