Description of
the right

Healthcare professionals must take necessary steps to protect your privacy and intimacy.

Several examples of situations

  • Pulling the curtain around your bed during interventions.
  • Unless you request otherwise, keeping the door to the room shut.
  • If visitors are present, making sure you are comfortable receiving care in their presence before performing any intervention.
  • Leaving you alone with your newborn, your partner or your loved ones when no care is required.

 

References

Quebec Charter of Human Rights and Freedoms: section 5

Act respecting the governance of the health and social services system: sections 8 et 383

Act respecting health and social services for Cree Native persons: sections 4 and 5

Loi sur les services de santé et les services sociaux pour les Inuit et les Naskapis: sections 3 and 5

Civil Code of Quebec: sections 3, 10, 35 and 36

Professional obligation according to many other professional orders (list of professional orders)