Table 2 Patient rights in policies for private health facilities in Karnataka, India

Unlike for the government health facilities, two specific legislations clearly articulate the legally recognized list of patient rights for private health facilities in Karnataka. We provide a summary of the rights indicated in the two legislations

The Karnataka Private Medical Establishment Act 2017 [64]

 •Right to care

 •Right to confidentiality and dignity

 •Right to information

 •Right to preferences

 •Right to redress

The Consumer Protection Act, 2019 [65]

 •Right to be protected against the exploitation of market

 •Right to information

 •Right to consumer awareness

 •Right to be assured where possible goods and services at competitive prices

 •Right to be heard and grievance redressal

Apart from these two legislations, health care workers in private health facilities are also governed by health profession related laws that have implications on patient rights