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Protecting Patients Rights In Nigeria
August 13, 2025
Patients in Nigeria have rights guaranteed under the Constitution, National Health Act 2014, and other statutes, including the right to emergency care, dignity, confidentiality, and non-discrimination.
Breaches include denial of emergency treatment, failure to obtain informed consent, and breaches of privacy — all of which have legal consequences.
Patients can seek redress through civil suits, regulatory complaints, and consumer protection bodies.