Patient Rights (Scotland) Act 2011 (asp 5)

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

Patient focus S

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

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I1 Sch. para. 1 in force at 1.4.2012 by S.S.I. 2012/35, art. 2(a)

2 S Patients are treated with dignity and respect.

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

3 S Privacy and confidentiality are respected.

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I3 Sch. para. 3 in force at 1.4.2012 by S.S.I. 2012/35, art. 2(a)

4 S Health care is provided in a caring and compassionate manner.

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I4 Sch. para. 4 in force at 1.4.2012 by S.S.I. 2012/35, art. 2(a)

5 S Support necessary to receive or access health care is available.

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I5 Sch. para. 5 in force at 1.4.2012 by S.S.I. 2012/35, art. 2(a)

6 S The patient's abilities, characteristics and circumstances are considered.

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I6 Sch. para. 6 in force at 1.4.2012 by S.S.I. 2012/35, art. 2(a)