Patient Rights, Safety and Privacy

Patient Safety Tips

A safe patient care experience is our highest priority and we consider you to be an important member of the health care team.

We encourage you to be involved in every decision about your care and treatment. Ask questions and voice concerns at any stage in your care, including what to do when you go home from the hospital. We encourage a partnership between patients and their care providers.

Be actively involved in every decision about your health care. Ask questions and voice concerns at any stage in your care.
Tell your health-care professional about your health information. This includes prior illnesses and your current health condition.
Bring all of your medicines with you when you go to the hospital. This includes prescription and non-prescription medications (over-the-counter medications), vitamins, and herbal remedies.
Tell your health-care professional if you are allergic to any medications, food or environmental irritants or if you have ever had a bad reaction to medications.
Make sure you understand what to do when you go home from the hospital or from your medical appointment.

Patient Rights and Responsibilities

Read through the Patient Rights and Responsibilities to see how you can and should engage in your care while at the hospital.

Everyone at LHSC takes great pride in providing you with quality care and service. We hope the information found on our website is helpful to you. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to ask a member of your care team.