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.
Last modification 08.07.2020
Contact
Federal Office of Public Health FOPH
Health Strategies Division
Health Equity Section
Schwarzenburgstrasse 157
3003
Berne
Switzerland
Tel.
+41 58 463 30 11