Your Rights at the Doctors and in Hospital

Patients who are well informed about their rights can participate actively in the treatment proposed to them and build a quality relationship with healthcare professionals.

Right to information
Free and informed consent
Right of free choice
Measures of restraint and treatment without consent
Professional secrecy
Access to case file
Right to be accompanied

Note
We cannot offer personal advice. Please refer to the page Options of Counselling and contact the appropriate office. Many thanks.

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Brochure Rights and duties of patients (in languages of the migrant population)

A relationship of trust between the patient and the doctor is fundamental to successful care. It is important for patients to know their rights. This brochure provides detailed information about this subject. Available in languages of Switzerland’s migrant population.

Further information

Soins coordonnés

Il est nécessaire de coordonner les traitements et les soins des patients atteints de maladies chroniques ou d’affections multiples. Aussi, le projet « Soins coordonnés » a-t-il été lancé lors de la conférence Santé2020.