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Patients' rights
Everyone who lives in Finland is entitled to receive the health care and medical treatment they need. Patients also have the right to receive information on the state of their own health and the extent of their treatment. Every patient has the right to receive high-quality care and to be treated with respect.
Patient consent is required before treatment can be provided. Anyone who is not satisfied with the treatment they have been provided with can lodge a complaint with the health care institution involved, or make an appeal to the authority in charge of health care.
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- Living will
A living will is a document stating your wishes concerning your medical treatment in the case that you become legally incapacitated due to a serious illness, an accident, or infirmity in old age.
National Institute for Health and Welfare THL - Patient insurance
General information about patient insurance, seeking compensation and lodging complaints. Patient insurance claim form.
The Finnish Patient Insurance Centre - Patient rights
Patients' rights in healthcare and in healthcare services provided in social welfare institutions. Availability of social and health services and access to treatment.
Ministry of Social Affairs and Health - Pharmaceutical injuries
General information about pharmaceutical injuries insurance and compensation for pharmaceutical injuries, pharmaceutical insurance terms and conditions, legislation, links.
Finnish Pharmaceutical Insurance Pool
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