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
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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.
Last modification 17.08.2018
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Division Health strategies
Section National health policy
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Switzerland
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