Patients' Rights and Responsibilities

Rights and Responsibilities of Patients

• What are my rights as a patient?

  As a patient or health care consumer in Ontario, you have both rights and responsibilities. If a health care professional violates your rights, you can make a complaint.

• What are my responsibilities as a patient?

  As a patient or health care consumer in Ontario, you have both rights and responsibilities. Your responsibilities are not described in any law.

• What are my rights as a mental health patient?

  As a mental health (psychiatric) patient, you have rights. If you are a danger to yourself or others, a doctor can limit your rights.