There are currently no known outstanding effects for the Patient Rights (Scotland) Act 2011, SCHEDULE.
(introduced by section 6(1))
1SAnything done in relation to the patient takes into account the patient's needs.
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I1Sch. para. 1 in force at 1.4.2012 by S.S.I. 2012/35, art. 2(a)
2SPatients are treated with dignity and respect.
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I2Sch. para. 2 in force at 1.4.2012 by S.S.I. 2012/35, art. 2(a)
3SPrivacy and confidentiality are respected.
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I3Sch. para. 3 in force at 1.4.2012 by S.S.I. 2012/35, art. 2(a)
4SHealth care is provided in a caring and compassionate manner.
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I4Sch. para. 4 in force at 1.4.2012 by S.S.I. 2012/35, art. 2(a)
5SSupport necessary to receive or access health care is available.
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I5Sch. para. 5 in force at 1.4.2012 by S.S.I. 2012/35, art. 2(a)
6SThe patient's abilities, characteristics and circumstances are considered.
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I6Sch. para. 6 in force at 1.4.2012 by S.S.I. 2012/35, art. 2(a)
7[F1(1)] Regard is had to the importance of providing the optimum benefit to the patient's health and wellbeing. S
[F2(2)Sub-paragraph (1) does not apply in relation to the exercise of functions conferred by the 2021 Act.]
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F1Sch. para. 7 renumbered as sch. para. 7(1) (1.4.2022) by Forensic Medical Services (Victims of Sexual Offences) (Scotland) Act 2021 (asp 3), s. 20(2), sch. para. 4(5)(a)(i) (with s. 3); S.S.I. 2022/24, reg. 2
F2Sch. para. 7(2) inserted (1.4.2022) by Forensic Medical Services (Victims of Sexual Offences) (Scotland) Act 2021 (asp 3), s. 20(2), sch. para. 4(5)(a)(ii) (with s. 3); S.S.I. 2022/24, reg. 2
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I7Sch. para. 7 in force at 1.4.2012 by S.S.I. 2012/35, art. 2(a)
[F37A(1)Regard is to be had to the importance of providing health care in a way that seeks to avoid re-traumatisation and is otherwise trauma-informed.S
(2)Sub-paragraph (1) applies only in relation to the exercise of functions conferred by section 1 of the 2021 Act.]
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F3Sch. para. 7A inserted (1.4.2022) by Forensic Medical Services (Victims of Sexual Offences) (Scotland) Act 2021 (asp 3), ss. 10(2), 20(2) (with s. 3); S.S.I. 2022/24, reg. 2
8SThe range of options available in the patient's case is considered.
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I8Sch. para. 8 in force at 1.4.2012 by S.S.I. 2012/35, art. 2(a)
9SHealth care is based on current recognised clinical guidance.
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I9Sch. para. 9 in force at 1.4.2012 by S.S.I. 2012/35, art. 2(a)
10SNo avoidable harm or injury is to be caused to the patient by the health care provided.
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I10Sch. para. 10 in force at 1.4.2012 by S.S.I. 2012/35, art. 2(a)
11SPatients are cared for in an appropriate environment which is as clean and safe as is reasonably possible.
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I11Sch. para. 11 in force at 1.4.2012 by S.S.I. 2012/35, art. 2(a)
12SPatients participate as fully as possible in decisions relating to the patient's health and wellbeing [F4(including, where the health care being provided includes a service provided under the 2021 Act, decisions mentioned in section 3(3A))].
Textual Amendments
F4Words in sch. para. 12 inserted (1.4.2022) by Forensic Medical Services (Victims of Sexual Offences) (Scotland) Act 2021 (asp 3), s. 20(2), sch. para. 4(5)(b) (with s. 3); S.S.I. 2022/24, reg. 2
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I12Sch. para. 12 in force at 1.4.2012 by S.S.I. 2012/35, art. 2(a)
13SPatients are provided with such information and support as is necessary to enable them to participate in accordance with paragraph 12 and in relation to any related processes (general or specific).
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I13Sch. para. 13 in force at 1.4.2012 by S.S.I. 2012/35, art. 2(a)
14SPatients are encouraged to treat any person involved in the delivery of health care with dignity and respect.
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I14Sch. para. 14 in force at 1.4.2012 by S.S.I. 2012/35, art. 2(a)
15SCommunication about a patient's health and wellbeing [F5or, where the health care being provided includes a service provided under the 2021 Act, about matters relevant to the provision of that service] is clear, accessible and understood.
Textual Amendments
F5Words in sch. para. 15 inserted (1.4.2022) by Forensic Medical Services (Victims of Sexual Offences) (Scotland) Act 2021 (asp 3), s. 20(2), sch. para. 4(5)(c) (with s. 3); S.S.I. 2022/24, reg. 2
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I15Sch. para. 15 in force at 1.4.2012 by S.S.I. 2012/35, art. 2(a)
16SCommunication about general services and processes and decisions is clear, accessible and understood.
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I16Sch. para. 16 in force at 1.4.2012 by S.S.I. 2012/35, art. 2(a)
17SIssues of concern are dealt with reasonably, promptly and in accordance with proper procedures.
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I17Sch. para. 17 in force at 1.4.2012 by S.S.I. 2012/35, art. 2(a)
18SWaste of resources in the provision of health care is avoided.
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I18Sch. para. 18 in force at 1.4.2012 by S.S.I. 2012/35, art. 2(a)
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