Tema 12 - Parte 1 - Administrativos - SAS - Servicio Andaluz de Salud - Volumen 1

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Rights and Guarantees in Healthcare

Overview of Rights

• Discusses the rights established by Law 2/1998 regarding public health services in Andalusia.

• Citizens have the right to access health services, respect for dignity, and confidentiality regarding their personal information.

Specific Rights Outlined

• Patients are entitled to information about health risks, available services, and associated costs.

• Emphasizes the importance of informed consent before any medical procedures or treatments.

Patient Autonomy and Informed Consent

Key Aspects of Patient Rights

• Patients must be informed about their diagnosis, prognosis, treatment options, risks, benefits, and alternatives.

• Patients can request a certificate confirming their health status upon discharge from healthcare facilities.

Access to Medical History

• Patients have the right to access their clinical history and choose their healthcare providers within regulatory frameworks.

Emergency Situations and Treatment Decisions

Conditions Affecting Patient Choices

• Discusses scenarios where patient autonomy may be overridden due to public health risks or immediate threats to physical or mental integrity.

Second Opinions

• Patients can seek a second medical opinion under regulated conditions while retaining the right to refuse treatment unless specified otherwise.

Special Considerations for Vulnerable Groups

Rights of Specific Populations

• Vulnerable groups such as children, elderly individuals, mentally ill patients, and those with chronic illnesses have special rights in healthcare settings.

Rights and Regulations in Healthcare

Patient Rights During Involuntary Admission

• Patients have specific rights as outlined in the civil code, including the requirement for judicial authorization for involuntary admissions without prior consent.

• There is a mandate for quarterly re-evaluation of the necessity for forced hospitalization, with reports sent to the relevant judicial authority.

Private Healthcare Services

• The rights established also apply to private healthcare services, ensuring that patients can fully exercise their rights within these facilities.

• Citizens' rights are protected under both the General Health Law and local health regulations, emphasizing the role of citizen attention services in facilitating these interactions.

Quality Assurance Initiatives

• The quality of public healthcare systems is a primary objective, supported by various initiatives such as patient safety strategies and integrated care processes.

• The Andalusian Health Quality Agency plays a crucial role in evaluating and certifying healthcare quality levels across services.

Surgical Response Guarantees

• Surgical response time guarantees are regulated by Decree 209/2001, which outlines maximum waiting times for surgical procedures.

• Patients registered in the surgical demand registry are entitled to timely interventions within specified periods, with adjustments made over time to improve response rates.

Updates on Surgical Procedures

• Recent orders have reduced waiting times further for common procedures and specific surgeries like cardiac operations.

• New updates include provisions for breast reconstruction surgeries post-mastectomy within established timelines, reflecting ongoing improvements in patient care standards.

Administrative Responsibilities

• The public health administration can offer services from various centers to ensure compliance with response time guarantees.

Decree 209/2001 Overview

Surgical Intervention Timeline and Suspension

• The maximum intervention timeline can be suspended under unjustified circumstances as per Article 6 of Decree 209/2001, particularly when surgical intervention is deemed inconvenient by the responsible medical professional due to patient-specific factors.

• The suspension of the maximum timeline will remain in effect until all arising issues are resolved. This ensures that patients are not penalized for delays beyond their control.

Registration of Surgical Demand

• A centralized registry for surgical demands within the Public Health System of Andalusia (SSPA) is established, functioning across designated hospitals and contracted centers as outlined in Article 7.

• Each hospital or public health entity manages its segment of this registry, ensuring localized oversight while maintaining a unified system across Andalusia.

Content Requirements for Surgical Demand Registry

• According to Article 8, essential data must be recorded in the surgical demand registry, including:

• Patient identification details.

• Date of application submission.

• Surgical indication from the responsible specialist.

• Patient's acceptance of registration.

• Reasons for any suspension in response timelines.

Process for Registration and Deregistration

• Article 9 specifies that registration requires completion of a formal application (Annex 2), with the registration date being the day the application is submitted by either the patient or an authorized individual.

• Deregistration occurs under specific conditions such as successful surgery, patient withdrawal, reevaluation against surgery necessity, or patient death as detailed in Article 10. The effective date varies based on circumstances surrounding deregistration requests.

Compliance and Financial Responsibilities

• If established response timelines are exceeded without resolution, patients may seek treatment at private facilities with costs covered by public health administration according to Article 11. This provision emphasizes accountability within healthcare delivery systems.

Surgical Response Guarantees in Andalusia

Overview of Surgical Response Guarantees

• The document outlines the maximum guarantee period for surgical response as stipulated by the Junta de Andalucía, detailing financial commitments for surgical intervention costs.

• Patients will receive a list of private healthcare centers capable of providing surgical responses alongside their accreditation documents.

• The public health administration will cover travel expenses and accompanying diet allowances for patients traveling to different locations for surgery, excluding certain cases outlined in Article 12.

Rights and Regulations on Healthcare Access

• The decree recognizes citizens' rights to timely responses in healthcare processes, including initial consultations and diagnostic procedures as per Decree 96/2004.

• Beneficiaries include individuals registered under specific health laws who are seeking specialized assistance or diagnostic procedures within the public health system.

Definitions and Types of Healthcare Processes

• Article 3 defines "assistance processes" as standardized actions initiated by healthcare professionals leading to diagnosis and therapeutic plans.

• Initial consultations refer to scheduled outpatient visits requested by primary care physicians that do not count as follow-ups.

• Diagnostic procedures are defined as those requested by specialists during outpatient consultations within the public health framework.

Maximum Response Times for Healthcare Services

• Article 4 specifies maximum response times: 60 days for initial specialized consultations and 30 days for diagnostic procedures, starting from registration dates.

• The calculation of these timeframes begins the day after registration in relevant assistance process records maintained by the SSPA (Andalusian Public Health System).

Guarantee Systems and Patient Rights

• If appointments cannot be secured within established timeframes, alternative options at other SSPA facilities will be provided while ensuring patient accessibility is maintained.

• Should appointments remain unavailable within set limits, patients may seek care at contracted centers with guaranteed access provisions.

Decree 96/2004: Management of Health Processes

Establishment of Registries for Health Processes

• The decree mandates a maximum response time for the creation of registries related to health processes, including first consultations and diagnostic procedures.

• Three specific registries will be created: one for health process management, one for demand of first specialized consultations, and another for diagnostic procedure demands within the SSPA (Andalusian Health Service).

• These registries will be unique to the Autonomous Community of Andalusia but managed in a decentralized manner by the respective healthcare centers where registrations occur.

Data Management and Confidentiality

• The established registries will be overseen by the management direction of the Andalusian Health Service, which is responsible for implementing necessary technical and organizational measures to ensure data confidentiality, security, and integrity.

• Compliance with personal data protection laws (Organic Law 15/1999) is emphasized to safeguard affected individuals' rights regarding their personal information.

Content Requirements for Registries

• The content requirements outlined in Article 8 specify that each registry must include essential patient identification details, request dates, consultation or procedure specifics, and status regarding response guarantees.

• Additional required information includes reasons for requests, appointment dates/times, guarantee statuses (with or without loss), and reasons behind any loss of guarantee.

Registration Process Details

• Article 9 describes that registration dates correspond to various stages: request date from physicians or primary care doctors depending on whether it’s an assistance process or a diagnostic procedure.

Cessation from Registries

• According to Article 10, patients may be removed from registries due to several reasons such as completion of diagnosis plans or voluntary withdrawal by the patient themselves. Additionally, if there is a failure to meet response deadlines set forth in this decree.

Patient Rights Regarding Delays

• Article 11 allows patients who experience delays beyond established timelines to request documentation enabling them access to private authorized healthcare services within seven days following their initial request submission date. This document serves as proof when seeking care elsewhere.

• If no resolution is provided within seven days after submission, the patient's request will automatically be considered approved under this decree's provisions. Furthermore, patients will receive a list of private centers capable of fulfilling their healthcare needs based on service availability outlined in annexes I through III of this decree.

Free Choice in Healthcare Providers

Right to Choose Family Doctors

• Patients are granted the right to freely choose their family doctor or pediatrician within SSPA guidelines; they can select from available practitioners in their municipality or district based on residence location.

Pediatric Choices

• Children under seven years can choose their pediatricians directly while those aged between seven and fourteen can do so through legal representatives opting either for general practitioners or pediatricians according to specified conditions outlined previously.

Regulatory Framework

• The selection process is governed by Decree 60/1999 which regulates free choice among general practitioners and pediatricians at primary care levels across Andalusia ensuring accessibility and patient autonomy in selecting healthcare providers.

Free Choice of Healthcare Providers in Primary Care

Overview of the Decree on Free Choice

• The decree establishes conditions for individual choice among general practitioners and pediatricians within primary care districts.

• In municipalities with multiple primary care districts, users can choose from all healthcare providers in the municipality, regardless of their assigned district.

Rights of Users

• For minors under 16 years old, legal representatives will make healthcare choices unless the minor demonstrates sufficient maturity.

• Legal representatives also make choices for incapacitated individuals unless a court ruling grants them that right.

Selection Process and Duration

• Users can change their chosen general practitioner or pediatrician at any time without justification; however, a minimum period of three months must pass before making another selection.

• If a user selects a provider outside their basic health area, they may express reasons for opposition to this choice, which will be reviewed by the district director.

Conditions Affecting Provider Assignment

• The decree outlines that new users cannot be assigned to certain providers if it would exceed their capacity based on various criteria such as patient demographics and geographical factors.

• Directors must consider actual patient numbers, average consultation times, and special needs when determining provider capacity.

Additional Considerations for Choosing Providers

• Individuals without digital certificates or those under specific age limits must select providers in person at healthcare centers.

• Those with digital certificates can use online platforms to choose their healthcare provider and view available options including schedules.

Requesting Changes and Responses

• After selecting a new provider online, changes are immediately reflected in the database. Users can verify their information through designated online services.

• To change primary care centers, users need to submit a request form at the desired center where they will receive information about available professionals and services.

Response Timeframes for Requests

• Upon submitting a request for change, users should receive confirmation or denial within 45 days; lack of response is considered acceptance.

• Requests can be submitted through official channels or electronically as per administrative laws governing public procedures.

Specialist Choices and Hospital Access

Right to Choose Specialists

Overview of the Right to Choose a Specialist in the SSPA

Regulation of Free Choice in Healthcare

• The decree 128/1997 regulates the right for users of the SSPA (Servicio Sanitario Público de Andalucía) to choose their specialist doctor and hospital, specifically for scheduled medical consultations.

• Users can select specialists for various medical procedures, including surgical interventions and diagnostic tests as indicated by their responsible physician.

Process of Exercising Choice

• Users must exercise their choice through their primary care physician, who will provide necessary information about available specialists, consultation times, and waiting periods.

• For minors under 16 years old or incapacitated individuals, legal representatives are responsible for making healthcare choices unless otherwise specified by law.

Duration and Limitations of Choice

• Once a choice is made, it remains effective throughout the patient's treatment process; changes can only occur under specific circumstances after a minimum period of 12 months.

• Simultaneous selection of multiple specialists or hospitals for the same health issue is not permitted.

Surgical Interventions and Waiting Lists

• Patients awaiting surgery can choose which hospital they wish to be treated at by contacting "Salud Responde," which operates 24/7 to assist with administrative processes related to changing hospitals.

Understanding Second Medical Opinions

Definition and Rights

• A second medical opinion is a right granted to users within the SSPA when facing serious health conditions that may significantly impact quality of life or involve high-risk treatments.

Process for Obtaining a Second Opinion

• When requested, an expert reviews the patient’s clinical history and provides an assessment report sent directly to either the patient or an authorized representative.

Eligibility Criteria

• According to decree 127/2003, eligible patients include residents in any municipality in Andalucía as well as foreigners covered by SSPA insurance.

Circumstances Justifying Requests

• Patients may seek second opinions following diagnoses involving terminal illnesses or severe quality-of-life impacts after completing diagnostic processes without urgent treatment needs.

Specific Conditions Covered

Revascularization and Medical Procedures in Congenital Heart Disease

Overview of Revascularization Techniques

• Discusses transmyocardial laser revascularization as a treatment option for congenital heart disease, particularly focusing on neoangiogenesis or transplantation.

• Highlights the use of interventional cardiology techniques for closing or enlarging congenital defects compared to conventional surgery.

Diagnosis and Treatment Proposals

• Emphasizes the importance of confirming diagnoses for rare diseases, which are defined as conditions with a low prevalence (less than five cases per 10,000 inhabitants).

• Notes that surgical intervention may be necessary for idiopathic or non-idiopathic scoliosis of greater severity.

Second Medical Opinion Process

Rights and Procedures

• Article 4 of Decree 127/2003 establishes the right to a second medical opinion, mandating procedures by the Andalusian Health Service.

• The second opinion can be requested by patients, family members, partners, or legal representatives through any valid communication method while ensuring confidentiality.

Request Limitations and Expert Evaluation

• A second opinion request is limited to one per healthcare process; it will be evaluated by an expert physician or team based on relevant specialties.

• Each request will be sent to an expert team member who will issue a report if there is agreement with the initial diagnosis or treatment proposed.

Handling Discrepancies in Opinions

Collaborative Analysis

• In case of discrepancies regarding diagnosis or treatment, cases will be discussed within the expert team to reach a collective conclusion.

• Reports will primarily rely on tests conducted by the original specialist; additional tests may be arranged if deemed necessary.

Timelines and Reporting

• The health service must provide reports within 30 days after receiving a second opinion request unless additional testing delays this timeline.

• If requirements are not met during the application process, decisions must be communicated within seven days.

Ensuring Healthcare Access Post Second Opinion

Patient Care Guarantees

• Article 6 ensures that patients receive clinical attention concerning their diagnosis or proposed treatment following their second opinion report.

Expert Teams Formation

• Establishment of expert teams from various health centers aims to analyze cases and produce final clinical reports collaboratively.

Accreditation Requirements for Experts

Professional Standards

• Professionals must achieve maximum accreditation levels set by responsible bodies to join these expert teams.

Additional Considerations for Patients Seeking Second Opinions

Guidance Resources

• Patients can seek assistance from citizen care units at their health centers for information on how to apply for a second medical opinion.

Application Process Details

Medical Second Opinion Process

Submission Requirements for Medical Second Opinions

• Patients must provide a copy of the latest clinical report that includes the diagnosis or therapeutic proposal when requesting a second opinion.

• If the request is made by someone other than the patient, documentation proving their representation is also required.

Contact Information and Resources

• Requests can be sent via mail to the Central Unit for Medical Second Opinions at Hospital Neurotraumatologico, Jaén.

• For inquiries about the status of requests, patients can contact Salud Responde at phone number 955.

Transparency and Quality in Healthcare Services

Commitment to Transparency

• The Health and Families Department prioritizes transparency regarding waiting lists for surgical interventions and external consultations.

• Data on waiting times are available for each hospital within the SAS (Andalusian Health Service), as well as aggregated information by province.

Accessing Waiting List Information

• Citizens can access average response times for surgeries, specialist consultations, and diagnostic tests through the Virtual Office of SAS.

Quality Initiatives in Andalusian Healthcare

Key Strategies for Improvement

• The SSPA (Public Health System of Andalusia) focuses on quality through various initiatives including bioethics strategies and patient safety protocols.

• An agency dedicated to healthcare quality evaluates and certifies service levels across health institutions.

Legal Framework Governing End-of-Life Care

Law 2/2010 Overview

• This law regulates rights during end-of-life processes, ensuring dignity and autonomy for patients facing death.

• It emphasizes protecting individual dignity while respecting patient autonomy in decision-making related to their care.

Principles Underlying End-of-Life Care

• The law guarantees respect for personal beliefs, preferences, and confidentiality throughout end-of-life care.

• It ensures that refusal of treatment does not compromise comprehensive healthcare or dignity during death.

Definitions Related to Patient Rights

Key Terms Defined

• Quality of Life: Individual satisfaction based on personal values amidst objective living conditions.

• Informed Consent: A voluntary agreement from a patient after receiving adequate information regarding their health decisions.

Palliative Care Focus

• Palliative care aims to improve life quality by addressing physical symptoms associated with terminal illnesses through coordinated healthcare interventions.

Understanding End-of-Life Care and Patient Rights

Quality of Life Considerations

• Healthcare professionals view future quality of life as futile when it prolongs a clinical situation without reasonable expectations for improvement.

• Vital support measures are intended to maintain vital signs, regardless of their therapeutic effect on the underlying disease or biological process threatening life.

Medical Responsibility and Therapeutic Obstinacy

• The responsible physician coordinates patient care and information, acting as the primary interlocutor throughout the healthcare process.

• Therapeutic obstinacy refers to maintaining life-support measures in terminally ill patients without clinical utility, merely extending biological life without real chances for recovery.

Palliative Care and Consent

• A representative can provide consent on behalf of an incapacitated person if designated through advance directives or legal provisions.

• Palliative sedation involves administering medications to reduce consciousness in terminal patients to alleviate refractory symptoms, requiring explicit informed consent.

Definitions Related to Terminal Conditions

• Refractory symptoms do not respond adequately to treatment and require specific management strategies.

• Terminal condition is characterized by an advanced, incurable illness with limited prognosis and potential for severe symptoms necessitating palliative care.

Legal Rights at End-of-Life

• A living will (testamento vital) serves as a declaration of anticipated wishes regarding medical interventions at life's end.

• Vital values encompass personal beliefs that guide decisions during illness and death processes.

Right to Information

• Individuals facing end-of-life decisions have the right to receive comprehensive information about their condition and treatment options per legal guidelines.

Right to Decision-Making

• Patients have the right to make informed decisions regarding their healthcare interventions, which must be voluntary after receiving adequate information.

Right to Refusal of Treatment

• Patients can refuse proposed medical interventions even if it poses risks; such refusals must be documented in writing within their medical records.

Revocation of Consent

Legal Framework for Advance Directives in Healthcare

Rights to Advance Directives

• Individuals have the right to formalize their advance directives as per Article 9 of Law 2/2010, which outlines conditions for such declarations.

• Once registered in the Andalusian registry of advance directives, these declarations will be incorporated into the patient's medical history according to regulatory terms.

• The incorporation process also includes patients from other autonomous communities who are registered in the National Registry of advance directives, following Royal Decree 124/2007.

Representation and Decision-Making

• If an individual designates a representative in their advance directive, this person must act in the best interest and dignity of the individual they represent.

• In situations not explicitly covered by the advance directive, representatives should consider previously expressed values or options when making decisions on behalf of incapacitated individuals.

Rights of Incapacitated Persons

• Article 10 of Law 2/2010 states that when a patient is deemed incapacitated, information reception and consent must follow a specific order starting with designated representatives.

• For judicially incapacitated patients, decisions regarding information and consent will adhere to judicial rulings unless otherwise specified.

Patient Participation and Dignity

• Patients should still be informed and involved in decision-making processes appropriate to their level of understanding despite being incapacitated.

• The rights exercised for incapacitated patients aim at maximizing benefits while respecting personal dignity.

Rights of Minors

• All minors have the right to receive age-adapted information about their health conditions and proposed interventions once they reach 12 years old.

• Emancipated minors or those aged 16 can provide consent independently but must have their legal guardians informed during decision-making processes.

Palliative Care Rights

Patient Rights in Terminal Situations

Right to Palliative Care

• Patients in terminal or agonizing situations have the right to receive necessary palliative care at home, as designated within the Autonomous Community of Andalucía, provided it is not contraindicated.

Right to Pain Management

• According to Article 13 of Law 2/2010, patients are entitled to appropriate care that prevents and alleviates pain, including sedation if pain is resistant to specific treatments.

Right to Palliative Sedation

• Article 14 of Law 2/2010 states that terminal or agonizing patients have the right to receive palliative sedation when needed. This ensures comfort during the end-of-life process.

Right to Privacy and Confidentiality

• Under Article 15 of Law 2/2010, patients facing death have the right to personal and family privacy, along with protection for all data related to their healthcare. This emphasizes respect for dignity during sensitive times.

Right to Companionship

• As per Article 16 of Law 2/2010, terminally ill patients have the right to family companionship if they wish while receiving care in a healthcare facility. This support can be crucial during their final moments.

Responsibilities of Healthcare Professionals

Duty Regarding Clinical Information

• Article 17 mandates that responsible physicians must ensure compliance with patient rights regarding information access and provide clinical information based on their role in patient care. Documentation must reflect this communication clearly.

Duty Regarding Clinical Decision-Making