Head Injuries - Your Medical Rights


The following head injury guidelines set out your medical rights as a patient, carer or relative:


Patient care – your rights


  • Anyone with a head injury must have the opportunity to make informed decisions regarding their care and treatment in partnership with healthcare professionals
  • If a head injury patient cannot make decisions, healthcare professionals must follow the Department of Health Guidelines – "Reference Guide to consent for examination or treatment" (2001)
  • Healthcare professionals must also follow the code of practice accompanying the Mental Capacity Act

Patient care – treatment rights


  • You have the right to evidence-based written information tailored to your needs in an accessible style that suits you
  • Your treatment and care should be culturally appropriate

Carers/relatives – your rights


  • You should have the opportunity to be part of any decisions about the patient's care and treatment, unless the patient excludes you
  • You should be given the correct information and support you need at all times

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Our dedicated team of head injury lawyers want to help improve your quality of life and give you the financial support you need. Contact us now by calling 0845 858 3200 or use the online enquiry form and we will call you back.



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