Patient Right to Autonomy Act Article 5

When a patient seeks medical care, the medical institution or physician must inform the patient of the diagnosis of his or her disease, treatment policy, proposed procedures, medications, prognosis, possible negative reactions, and other related issues at the appropriate time and in an appropriate manner as judged by the medical institution or physician. In the absence of clear objections from the patient, the parties concerned may also be informed.In the cases when the patient has no or limited disposing capacity, is subject to an adjudication of the commencement of assistance, or unable to express ideas or understand ideas expressed by others, the medical institution or physician shall inform both the patient and the parties concerned in an appropriate manner.