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Published 7.5.2015

These pages provide links to Finnish social and health care legislation translated into English, as well as a selection of reports covering topics such as patient rights and social welfare clients’ right to self-determination in Finland. In addition, you will be able to access helpful information on healthcare professionals and working as a healthcare professional in Finland.

You will also be able to view guidance relating to the serving and retail sales of alcohol, descriptions of ingredients contained in tobacco products and a selection of information leaflets in English.
Also provided are links to the Valvira healthcare complaint form, professional practice rights application form and a series of gene technology-related forms.

To view our publications, please use the menu provided.

Updated 7.5.2015
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