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Right to Informed Consent - Information preceding the Consent| FINLAND
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A patient shall be given information about his/ her status of health, the significance of the treatment, various alternative forms of treatment and their effects and about other factors related to his/ her treatment that are significant when decisions are made on the treatment given to him/her. However, this information shall not be given against the will of the patient or when it is obvious that giving information would cause serious hazard to the life or health of the patient. Health care professionals should try to give information in such a way that the patient can understand it. If the health care professional does not know the language used by the patient or if the patient because of a sensory handicap or speech defect cannot be understood, interpretation should be provided if possible. |