Your rights in the hospital and specialist health service

This article explains your rights when you have been referred for medical investigations or treatment at a hospital or by a specialist.

Entitlement to essential healthcare from the specialist health service

You are entitled to receive essential healthcare from the specialist health service. The type of healthcare you are entitled to and the area of the health service that will provide the healthcare will depend on your needs as a patient.
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Right to complain

You have the right to complain if you believe your rights as a patient have not been upheld, or if you believe you have not received the health or care services you are entitled to.

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