The right to be accompanied, assisted, and represented

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The right to be accompanied, assisted, and represented

This is the right to be be accompanied or assisted by someone during appointments or when receiving care, if the situation allows. The accompanying person does not dictate the services or treatments required. They are there to support the user, in particular by helping them obtain complete and clear information. It is also the right to be represented by a person of one’s choice when one is incapacitated or incapable.

LSSSS, articles 11 et 12