Patient rights

According to the Patients' Act, everyone living in Finland has the right to receive the health and medical care required for their state of health within the limits of available resources. The patient has the right to good care and treatment. Care must be provided in a way that respects the dignity, beliefs and privacy of the patient.

See also page When there is an accident

Advance decision form of the hospital district of Southwest Finland (in Finnish).

Advance decision (Finnish institute for health and welfare).

Frequently asked questions about organ donation (Ministry of Social affairs and health, in Finnish).

Regional State Administrative Agency directs and supervises social and health care.

National Supervisory Authority for Welfare and health, Valvira improves the implementation of legal security and the quality of services in social and health care through guidance and supervision.

Office of the data protection ombudsman advises both the controller and the individual on data protection matters. The data protection ombudsman also gives opinions and makes decisions related to the data subject's rights.

Parliamentary ombudsman of Finland oversees that authorities and officials comply with the law. The ombudsman also monitors the implementation of fundamental and human rights.

Chancellor of justice: In addition to the parliamentary ombudsman, the chancellor of justice is the supreme guardian of legality. The chancellor of justice oversees the authorities and the implementation of fundamental and human rights.

Requesting patient information:

Forms of the Patient Insurance Centre