www.equalitiesinhealth.org
Human Rights and Health Care
You have the right to be
You have the right be given
involved in decisions about
information in a way you
your care.
understand.
You have the right to make a
You have the right to have
double appointment.
your health information kept
private.
You have the right to complain
You have the right to ask for
if you feel you are being
an advocate to help give your
treated unfairly.
views.
You have the right to be treated
You have the right to ask for a
with respect and dignity free
second opinion.
from discrimination.
You have the right to ask for
You have the right to see a
support when making decisions
copy of any information we
about your health care.
have about you.
You have the right to be told
Breathing Space
the results of your concerns
Helpline: 0800 83 85 87
and complaints.
PASS (Patient Advice and Support Service)
This service is available at any
Citizens Advice Bureau in Scotland.
Samaritans - Call free anytime,
from any phone, on 116 123
Patient Opinion website
www.patientopinion.org.uk
Produced by NHSGGC’s Equalities & Human Rights Team in partnership
with service users from Glasgow Association for Mental Health