Patient Rights (Scotland) Act 2011 (asp 5)

SCHEDULE S Health care principles to be upheld by relevant nhs bodies and relevant service providers

Quality care and treatment S

7 S Regard is had to the importance of providing the optimum benefit to the patient's health and wellbeing.

Commencement Information

I1 Sch. para. 7 in force at 1.4.2012 by S.S.I. 2012/35, art. 2(a)

8 S The range of options available in the patient's case is considered.

Commencement Information

I2 Sch. para. 8 in force at 1.4.2012 by S.S.I. 2012/35, art. 2(a)

9 S Health care is based on current recognised clinical guidance.

Commencement Information

I3 Sch. para. 9 in force at 1.4.2012 by S.S.I. 2012/35, art. 2(a)

10 S No avoidable harm or injury is to be caused to the patient by the health care provided.

Commencement Information

I4 Sch. para. 10 in force at 1.4.2012 by S.S.I. 2012/35, art. 2(a)

11 S Patients are cared for in an appropriate environment which is as clean and safe as is reasonably possible.

Commencement Information

I5 Sch. para. 11 in force at 1.4.2012 by S.S.I. 2012/35, art. 2(a)