Exceptionally, descendants may have a right of access to information that would inform them of their health risks. Confidential information can only be disclosed if the patient gives explicit consent or if expressly provided for in the law. All identifiable patient data must be protected. The protection of the data must be appropriate to the manner of its storage. The education should include information about healthy lifestyles and about methods of prevention and early detection of illnesses.
Physicians have an obligation to participate actively in educational efforts.
The patient is entitled to humane terminal care and to be provided with all available assistance in making dying as dignified and comfortable as possible. All rights reserved.