Patient &
Patients’ rights

Every patient has the following rights in particular, taking into account the purpose of the institution and the services offered (§ 21 SKAG):

  • the right to inspect his/her medical records and to have copies made at his/her own expense;
  • the right to be comprehensively informed about the treatment options, including their respective risks, by a medical specialist in a comprehensible manner;
  • the right to receive information on request about the state of health and the course of treatment from a doctor authorized to practice independently in an understandable and gentle manner;
  • the right to sufficient visiting and contact opportunities, whereby a person of trust can also visit the patient outside regular visiting hours in the event of a sustained deterioration in the patient’s state of health;
  • the right to pastoral care at the patient’s request;
  • the right to psychological and psychotherapeutic support at the patient’s request;
  • the right to privacy and confidentiality;
  • the right to consult a doctor authorized to practice independently in general medical matters;
  • the right to die with dignity;
  • the right to have the general rhythm of life taken into account as far as possible;
  • the right to ensure that, when providing inpatient care for children, the facilities are as child-friendly as possible and that parents are able to care for their children and visit them in accordance with their developmental stage;
  • the right to confidentiality of the data concerning him/her in accordance with the applicable provisions.

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