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Legislation protecting people in care

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Patient Rights (Scotland) Act 2011

The Patient Rights (Scotland) Act 2011 supports the Scottish Government’s plans for a high-quality NHS that respects the rights of patients.

Included in the act was the establishment of a Patient Advice and Support Service (PASS). This service provides free, accessible and confidential information, advice and support to patients.

Find out more on your rights as a patient from NHS inform

The information was last updated on: 06th November 2023

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