Patient Education Guide
Know Your Rights and Responsibilities as a Patient
At Columbia Asia, we prioritize our your well-being and this section is designed to provide insights into your rights and responsibilities as a patient, valuable in-patient information. Our commitment is to transparency, patient-centric care, and continuous improvement, fostering a partnership that enhances your journey towards optimal health.
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Patient’s Rights
- To be informed of your medical treatment and care.
- To be treated with courtesy and respect.
- To be provided with adequate information and informed consent.
- To be provided with a channel to address your feedback.
- To be informed of the estimated charges.
- To see an itemized bill upon request.
- To know the identity and professional status of your care provider.
- To be ensured the privacy and confidentiality of your medical record.
- To receive care in an environment conducive to good health.
Responsibility As a Patient
- To know and understand your rights and exercise these rights responsibly and reasonably.
- To provide complete and accurate information regarding your health including present condition and personal particulars.
- To ask questions if you do not understand your diagnosis or treatment.
- To take responsibility for any consequences if you leave the hospital against medical advice.
- To treat your providers with courtesy and respect at all times.
- To be responsible for the safekeeping of your own valuables.
- To pay any financial obligations resulting from the treatment provided.
- To abide by all hospital rules and regulations.
Columbia Asia recognizes and accepts Guarantee Letters from corporation and insurance companies that have established credit facilities with us. Please present your Approved Guarantee Letter upon arrival for registration or admission.
For cash-paying patients, initial deposit may be required during the time of admission. Payment accepted are cash and any major credit card. Our Cashier will indicate the amount to you.
You have a choice of the following room types:
- Single bedded room
- Two bedded room
- Four bedded room
However, in case the room type is not available, we will allocate the best alternative room available.
As a policy, we do not allow more than one companion per patient. Patient companion will not be allowed overnight stay in the multi-bedded rooms. However, parents/guardian of children are advised to accompany the child during the stay.
Pack lightly when you come for admission. You are required to wear appropriate attire during your stay. An admission kit is available for your use. The kit contains basic toiletries that you would require during your stay.
A safe box will be provided, however personal belongings & valuables are not encouraged to be brought to the hospital upon admission.
Visitation Hours:
General Ward
9am - 9.30pm
ICU / HDU
10am - 1pm
4pm - 8pm
*Covid-19 Control Measures*
Visitation hour subject to change due to Covid-19 control measures.
Visiting of wards is allowed only if it involves emergency cases, child patients, the elderly and special needs patients.
For latest update, please contact the hospital.
By Cash or Credit Card
- Once deemed fit for discharge by Consultant, it will take two hours (on average) to prepare the bill.
- The ward staff will prepare discharge and payment documents as well as your medication.
- Once the bill is ready, show your discharge and bill settlement documents at the nurse station.
- For credit card payments, we accept VISA or Mastercard. Maybank EzyPay scheme & HSBC Easy Payment Plan are offered at selected hospitals.
- You will be given your Discharge Notification document, investigation report, drug prescription and your medicine based on your drug prescription.
- Inform your consultant if you need a medical certificate (MC).
- Upon settlement of bill, please vacate the room promptly in consideration of other patients.
Insurance Coverage
- This payment method may take up to four hours to process.
- If you would like to leave the hospital earlier, you will have to leave a security deposit that is equivalent to the outstanding bill with our billing department. This will be refunded once approval is obtained from your insurance company.
- If your insurance company has denied approval, please settle payment by cash or credit card.
- If the approved amount is less than the final bill, you will need to pay the balance.
- The original copy of the investigation report will be submitted to your insurance provider. You will receive a copy of it and your Discharge Summary.
Insurance Company
- AIA Berhad (Preferred Platinum Panel)
- AIA Public Takaful Berhad (Preferred Platinum Panel)
- Allianz Life Insurance Malaysia Berhad
- Allianz General Insurance Company (Malaysia) Berhad
- Am General Insurance Berhad
- Etiqa Life Insurance & Family Takaful
- Great Eastern Life Assurance (Malaysia) Berhad
- Great Eastern Takaful Berhad
- Hong Leong Assurance Berhad
- Hong Leong MSIG Takaful Berhad
- MPI Generali Insurans Berhad
- Prudential Assurance Malaysia Berhad
- Prudential BSN Takaful Berhad
- Tokio Marine Life Insurance Malaysia Berhad
- Zurich Insurance Malaysia Berhad
Third Party Administrator (TPA)
- Asia Assistance Network (M) Sdn Bhd
- Across Asia Assist (M) Sdn Bhd
- CompuMed Healthcare Manager
- Cuepacscare4u Solutions Sdn Bhd
- Eximius Medical Administrator Sdn Bhd
- Healthmetrics Sdn Bhd
- IA International Assistance Sdn Bhd
- IHM Sdn Bhd
- International SOS (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd
- Integrated Health Plans (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd (formerly known as Corporate Outsource Services Sdn Bhd)
- Inova Care Sdn Bhd
- MediExpress (M) Sdn Bhd
- Medkad Sdn Bhd
- Mediscreen Sdn Bhd
- MiCare Sdn Bhd
- MiyaCare Sdn Bhd
- PM Care Sdn Bhd
- Pra Assist Medical Network Sdn Bhd
- Selcare Management Sdn Bhd
- TNB Healthcare
Oversea Third Party Administrator (TPA)
- Assistcard Smalline
- APRIL Assistance/ International
- BUPA International
- Cigna Health Insurance (formerly known as Vanbreda International)
- Europ Assistance CMN
- Fullerton Healthcare
- Generali Global Health Services
- Now Health International (Asia Pacific) Limited
Patient’s Rights
- To be informed of your medical treatment and care.
- To be treated with courtesy and respect.
- To be provided with adequate information and informed consent.
- To be provided with a channel to address your feedback.
- To be informed of the estimated charges.
- To see an itemized bill upon request.
- To know the identity and professional status of your care provider.
- To be ensured the privacy and confidentiality of your medical record.
- To receive care in an environment conducive to good health.
Responsibility As a Patient
- To know and understand your rights and exercise these rights responsibly and reasonably.
- To provide complete and accurate information regarding your health including present condition and personal particulars.
- To ask questions if you do not understand your diagnosis or treatment.
- To take responsibility for any consequences if you leave the hospital against medical advice.
- To treat your providers with courtesy and respect at all times.
- To be responsible for the safekeeping of your own valuables.
- To pay any financial obligations resulting from the treatment provided.
- To abide by all hospital rules and regulations.
Columbia Asia recognizes and accepts Guarantee Letters from corporation and insurance companies that have established credit facilities with us. Please present your Approved Guarantee Letter upon arrival for registration or admission.
For cash-paying patients, initial deposit may be required during the time of admission. Payment accepted are cash and any major credit card. Our Cashier will indicate the amount to you. You have a choice of the following room types:- Single bedded room
- Two bedded room
- Four bedded room
Pack lightly when you come for admission. You are required to wear appropriate attire during your stay. An admission kit is available for your use. The kit contains basic toiletries that you would require during your stay.
A safe box will be provided, however personal belongings & valuables are not encouraged to be brought to the hospital upon admission.
Visitation Hours:
General Ward
9am - 9.30pm
ICU / HDU
10am - 1pm
4pm - 8pm
Visitation hour subject to change due to Covid-19 control measures. Visiting of wards is allowed only if it involves emergency cases, child patients, the elderly and special needs patients. For latest update, please contact the hospital.
By Cash or Credit Card
- Once deemed fit for discharge by Consultant, it will take two hours (on average) to prepare the bill.
- The ward staff will prepare discharge and payment documents as well as your medication.
- Once the bill is ready, show your discharge and bill settlement documents at the nurse station.
- For credit card payments, we accept VISA or Mastercard. Maybank EzyPay scheme & HSBC Easy Payment Plan are offered at selected hospitals.
- You will be given your Discharge Notification document, investigation report, drug prescription and your medicine based on your drug prescription.
- Inform your consultant if you need a medical certificate (MC).
- Upon settlement of bill, please vacate the room promptly in consideration of other patients.
Insurance Coverage
- This payment method may take up to four hours to process.
- If you would like to leave the hospital earlier, you will have to leave a security deposit that is equivalent to the outstanding bill with our billing department. This will be refunded once approval is obtained from your insurance company.
- If your insurance company has denied approval, please settle payment by cash or credit card.
- If the approved amount is less than the final bill, you will need to pay the balance.
- The original copy of the investigation report will be submitted to your insurance provider. You will receive a copy of it and your Discharge Summary.
Insurance Company
- AIA Berhad (Preferred Platinum Panel)
- AIA Public Takaful Berhad (Preferred Platinum Panel)
- Allianz Life Insurance Malaysia Berhad
- Allianz General Insurance Company (Malaysia) Berhad
- Am General Insurance Berhad
- Etiqa Life Insurance & Family Takaful
- Great Eastern Life Assurance (Malaysia) Berhad
- Great Eastern Takaful Berhad
- Hong Leong Assurance Berhad
- Hong Leong MSIG Takaful Berhad
- MPI Generali Insurans Berhad
- Prudential Assurance Malaysia Berhad
- Prudential BSN Takaful Berhad
- Tokio Marine Life Insurance Malaysia Berhad
- Zurich Insurance Malaysia Berhad
Third Party Administrator (TPA)
- Asia Assistance Network (M) Sdn Bhd
- Across Asia Assist (M) Sdn Bhd
- CompuMed Healthcare Manager
- Cuepacscare4u Solutions Sdn Bhd
- Eximius Medical Administrator Sdn Bhd
- Healthmetrics Sdn Bhd
- IA International Assistance Sdn Bhd
- IHM Sdn Bhd
- International SOS (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd
- Integrated Health Plans (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd (formerly known as Corporate Outsource Services Sdn Bhd)
- Inova Care Sdn Bhd
- MediExpress (M) Sdn Bhd
- Medkad Sdn Bhd
- Mediscreen Sdn Bhd
- MiCare Sdn Bhd
- MiyaCare Sdn Bhd
- PM Care Sdn Bhd
- Pra Assist Medical Network Sdn Bhd
- Selcare Management Sdn Bhd
- TNB Healthcare
Oversea Third Party Administrator (TPA)
- Assistcard Smalline
- APRIL Assistance/ International
- BUPA International
- Cigna Health Insurance (formerly known as Vanbreda International)
- Europ Assistance CMN
- Fullerton Healthcare
- Generali Global Health Services
- Now Health International (Asia Pacific) Limited
Patient’s Rights
- To be informed of your medical treatment and care.
- To be treated with courtesy and respect.
- To be provided with adequate information and informed consent.
- To be provided with a channel to address your feedback.
- To be informed of the estimated charges.
- To see an itemized bill upon request.
- To know the identity and professional status of your care provider.
- To be ensured the privacy and confidentiality of your medical record.
- To receive care in an environment conducive to good health.
Responsibility As a Patient
- To know and understand your rights and exercise these rights responsibly and reasonably.
- To provide complete and accurate information regarding your health including present condition and personal particulars.
- To ask questions if you do not understand your diagnosis or treatment.
- To take responsibility for any consequences if you leave the hospital against medical advice.
- To treat your providers with courtesy and respect at all times.
- To be responsible for the safekeeping of your own valuables.
- To pay any financial obligations resulting from the treatment provided.
- To abide by all hospital rules and regulations.
Columbia Asia recognizes and accepts Guarantee Letters from corporation and insurance companies that have established credit facilities with us. Please present your Approved Guarantee Letter upon arrival for registration or admission.
For cash-paying patients, initial deposit may be required during the time of admission. Payment accepted are cash and any major credit card. Our Cashier will indicate the amount to you. You have a choice of the following room types:- Single bedded room
- Two bedded room
- Four bedded room
By Cash or Credit Card
- Once deemed fit for discharge by Consultant, it will take two hours (on average) to prepare the bill.
- The ward staff will prepare discharge and payment documents as well as your medication.
- Once the bill is ready, show your discharge and bill settlement documents at the nurse station.
- For credit card payments, we accept VISA or Mastercard. Maybank EzyPay scheme & HSBC Easy Payment Plan are offered at selected hospitals.
- You will be given your Discharge Notification document, investigation report, drug prescription and your medicine based on your drug prescription.
- Inform your consultant if you need a medical certificate (MC).
- Upon settlement of bill, please vacate the room promptly in consideration of other patients.
Insurance Coverage
- This payment method may take up to four hours to process.
- If you would like to leave the hospital earlier, you will have to leave a security deposit that is equivalent to the outstanding bill with our billing department. This will be refunded once approval is obtained from your insurance company.
- If your insurance company has denied approval, please settle payment by cash or credit card.
- If the approved amount is less than the final bill, you will need to pay the balance.
- The original copy of the investigation report will be submitted to your insurance provider. You will receive a copy of it and your Discharge Summary.
Insurance Company
- AIA Berhad (Preferred Platinum Panel)
- AIA Public Takaful Berhad (Preferred Platinum Panel)
- Allianz Life Insurance Malaysia Berhad
- Allianz General Insurance Company (Malaysia) Berhad
- Am General Insurance Berhad
- Etiqa Life Insurance & Family Takaful
- Great Eastern Life Assurance (Malaysia) Berhad
- Great Eastern Takaful Berhad
- Hong Leong Assurance Berhad
- Hong Leong MSIG Takaful Berhad
- MPI Generali Insurans Berhad
- Prudential Assurance Malaysia Berhad
- Prudential BSN Takaful Berhad
- Tokio Marine Life Insurance Malaysia Berhad
- Zurich Insurance Malaysia Berhad
Third Party Administrator (TPA)
- Asia Assistance Network (M) Sdn Bhd
- Across Asia Assist (M) Sdn Bhd
- CompuMed Healthcare Manager
- Cuepacscare4u Solutions Sdn Bhd
- Eximius Medical Administrator Sdn Bhd
- Healthmetrics Sdn Bhd
- IA International Assistance Sdn Bhd
- IHM Sdn Bhd
- International SOS (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd
- Integrated Health Plans (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd (formerly known as Corporate Outsource Services Sdn Bhd)
- Inova Care Sdn Bhd
- MediExpress (M) Sdn Bhd
- Medkad Sdn Bhd
- Mediscreen Sdn Bhd
- MiCare Sdn Bhd
- MiyaCare Sdn Bhd
- PM Care Sdn Bhd
- Pra Assist Medical Network Sdn Bhd
- Selcare Management Sdn Bhd
- TNB Healthcare
Oversea Third Party Administrator (TPA)
- Assistcard Smalline
- APRIL Assistance/ International
- BUPA International
- Cigna Health Insurance (formerly known as Vanbreda International)
- Europ Assistance CMN
- Fullerton Healthcare
- Generali Global Health Services
- Now Health International (Asia Pacific) Limited