Charter of Ostomates’ Rights
We believe thaT as someone who has or will undergo ostomy related surgery you have the right to:
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Receive pre-operative counseling to ensure that you are fully aware of the benefits of and the essential facts about living with a stoma.
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Have a well-constructed stoma placed at an appropriate site with full and proper consideration to your comfort.
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Receive professional medical support and in the pre-operative and post-operative period, both in hospital and in your community.
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Receive support and information for the benefit of the family, personal caregivers, and friends, to increase their understanding of your new life with a stoma.
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Receive full and impartial information about all relevant supplies and products available.
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Have unrestricted access to a variety of affordable ostomy products.
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Learn about the services and support that we can provide you and your loved ones.
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Be protected against all forms of discrimination.
Receive assurance that personal information regarding your ostomy surgery will be treated with discretion and confidentiality to maintain privacy.
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Based on the internation Ostomy Association’s Charter of Ostomates’ Rights (2007).