Right to equality
Description of
the right
Regardless of your health condition, your origins, your age, your religion, your sex and your gender identity, you can receive the same care and services.
You have the right to be treated and served with respect.
Several examples of situations
- A healthcare professional cannot make disrespectful remarks to you about your weight, culture or sexual orientation.
- The quality of care and services should not vary depending on your origins, your religion or your gender identity.
- The location and care must be adapted to your physical condition or disability.
Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms: section 7
Quebec Charter of Human Rights and Freedoms: sections 1, 10, 12 and 15
Act respecting social services and health services: section 3
Civil Code of Quebec: sections 3 and 10
Professional obligation according to many other professional orders (list of professional orders)
Obligation stated in several institutional codes of ethics and policies