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90 Contents of health code
(1) The health code—
(a) must deal with the implementation of the health provision
principles; and
(b) may deal with anything else relevant to the provision or use of a
health provision principles means the following principles:
(a) a person is entitled to receive appropriate health services of a
high standard;
(b) a person is entitled to be informed and educated about health
matters, and available health services, that may be relevant to
the person;
(c) a person who can take part effectively in the making of a
decision dealing with the person’s health is entitled to do so;
(d) a person is entitled to be provided with health services in a
considerate way that takes into account his or her background,
needs and wishes;
Relationship between commission, health profession boards and