Patient Rights (Scotland) Act 2011

Patient focusS

1SAnything done in relation to the patient takes into account the patient's needs.

Commencement Information

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)