Haverthwaite Surgery ensures that our Practice is committed to continually providing high quality healthcare for all patients.

The aim of the policy is to provide information for staff and patients about our approach to dignity and respect.
All patients regardless of age, gender, ethnic background, culture, cognitive function, or sexual orientation have the right to have their privacy and dignity respected.

Privacy is defined as the freedom from unauthorised intrusion.
Dignity is defined as the state of being respected as an individual.
Respect is defined as regard for the feelings and rights of others.

For further detail please refer to Haverthwaite's Dignity & Respect Policy