1. The right to complain is not provided for by the Patient Rights Law.  However, the General Health Law of 1986 pays specific attention to complaint and suggestion procedures. The regulation recognizes the right of any citizen to issue a complaint, but also guarantees the protection of patient rights.
2. The Spanish Ombudsman is the high commissioner of the Parliament.  He protects and defends basic rights and public freedom on behalf of citizens.
3. Spanish health care legislation does not contain any specific provisions concerning the right to compensation.  Consequently, the general provision with regard to breach of contract, liability in tort or he General Consumers Protection Act will be applied.

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