potilaslaki
Potilaslaki, commonly referred to as the Act on the Status and Rights of Patients, is a Finnish law that outlines and protects the rights of patients within both public and private health care. The act aims to promote patient participation, informed decision-making, safety, and dignity, and it sets out the obligations of health care providers in relation to patient care and information.
Key provisions of potilaslaki include the patient’s right to receive clear information about their diagnosis, prognosis,
The law imposes duties on health care providers to communicate in an understandable manner, obtain informed
Potilaslaki interacts with broader health care and data protection legislation and is designed to ensure equitable