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Your health rights

It’s your right to make choices and decisions about your treatment, to be treated confidentially and to see your health records.

It is also your right to tell someone if you are not happy with the treatment you have received.

Important: Health Rights at NHS Inform

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You have a number of rights and responsibilities when using the NHS in Scotland. These are protected under the Patient Rights (Scotland) Act 2011. Find out more about what's expected of you and what you should expect when accessing healthcare.

Health rights in Scotland

Last updated: 8 March 2024