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You can get this information as a printed leaflet from:

• GP surgeries, dental surgeries and hospitals
  
• other places where you receive NHS care
  
• your local NHS board
  
• the NHS Helpline on 0800 22 44 88 (textphone 18001 0800 22 44 88)
• your local citizens advice bureau
  

You can also download a copy as a PDF, or browse specific sections of the leaflet using the links in the left hand menu bar.

This information is for people of all ages. But we have also produced a version for children and young people under 16, called Consent - your rights.

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We have tried our best to make sure that this information is correct. However, the information is for guidance only so you should not rely on it as a full statement of the law. If you are thinking about taking legal action, you should contact a solicitor, a citizens advice bureau or any other advice agency.

Produced by Health Rights Information Scotland, a project of Consumer Focus Scotland, for the Scottish Government Health Directorates.

Version 2
Produced in August 2008
Revision date August 2010

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Page last edited: 30 July 2010