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Patient Rights and Safety

At Nova Ambulans, we fully comply with patient rights, prioritizing your safety and privacy during all transport processes.

Last updated: March 21, 2026 · Content: Nova Ambulans Medical Board

Right to Information

You are informed in clear language about your health status, procedures to be applied, and transfer plan before and during transport. Our ambulance crew keeps you and your relatives informed throughout the process.

Right to Privacy and Confidentiality

Your personal health data is protected under KVKK (Law No. 6698). All medical information obtained during transport is kept confidential and shared only within the framework of legal obligations.

Right to Safe Transport

In accordance with the Ambulances and Emergency Health Vehicles Regulation (OG-8/1/2025-32776), you have the right to safe transport with certified medical personnel and fully equipped Emergency Ambulances.

Right to Medical Intervention and Care

If your health condition changes during transport, our ambulance crew performs the necessary emergency intervention and you are directed to the most appropriate health facility in coordination with SKKM.

Right to Documentation

Pursuant to Articles 18 and 23 of the Regulation, all your transfer operations are recorded through ASOS (Emergency Health Automation System). You have the right to access your transfer records upon request.

Right to Fair Pricing

Pursuant to Article 27 of the Regulation, ambulance fees are determined by a commission chaired by the Provincial Health Directorate within minimum and maximum limits. Pricing information is provided before the service.

Right to Complaint and Appeal

If you are not satisfied with our service, you can apply to our responsible manager, the Istanbul Provincial Health Directorate, or the ALO 184 Sabim hotline. Your complaints are evaluated within the scope of audits.

Right to Companion

To the extent permitted by the ambulance capacity, you have the right to have a relative with you during transport. Companion availability is communicated during transfer planning.

Legal Basis

Patient rights are guaranteed under the Ambulances and Emergency Health Vehicles Regulation (OG-8/1/2025-32776, amended: OG-24/6/2025-32936), Personal Data Protection Law No. 6698, Law No. 1219 on the Practice of Medicine, and the Patient Rights Regulation.

  • Regulation Article 18: Duties and responsibilities of the ambulance crew
  • Regulation Article 23: Record keeping and KVKK compliance
  • Regulation Article 27: Pricing commission and fair pricing
  • Regulation Article 26: Audit and sanction mechanisms

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