SCHEDULEHealth care principles to be upheld by relevant nhs bodies and relevant service providers
Patient focus
I11
Anything done in relation to the patient takes into account the patient's needs.
I22
Patients are treated with dignity and respect.
I33
Privacy and confidentiality are respected.
I44
Health care is provided in a caring and compassionate manner.
I55
Support necessary to receive or access health care is available.
I66
The patient's abilities, characteristics and circumstances are considered.
Quality care and treatment
I77
Regard is had to the importance of providing the optimum benefit to the patient's health and wellbeing.
I88
The range of options available in the patient's case is considered.
I99
Health care is based on current recognised clinical guidance.
I1010
No avoidable harm or injury is to be caused to the patient by the health care provided.
I1111
Patients are cared for in an appropriate environment which is as clean and safe as is reasonably possible.
Patient participation
I1212
Patients participate as fully as possible in decisions relating to the patient's health and wellbeing.
I1313
Patients 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).
I1414
Patients are encouraged to treat any person involved in the delivery of health care with dignity and respect.
Communication
I1515
Communication about a patient's health and wellbeing is clear, accessible and understood.
I1616
Communication about general services and processes and decisions is clear, accessible and understood.
Complaints
I1717
Issues of concern are dealt with reasonably, promptly and in accordance with proper procedures.
Other
I1818
Waste of resources in the provision of health care is avoided.