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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