Canadian Arthritis
Bill of Rights
2001
People with arthritis have the right to:
Timely and accurate diagnosis
Timely access to specialty care
Information about arthritis and about their arthritis care
Informed consent regarding treatment decisions
Access to medications and other treatments
Participate fully in society (including self-care, leisure and work pursuits)
Research
Representation
People with arthritis have the responsibility to:
Pursue healthy lifestyles
Become knowledgeable about their arthritis treatment plans
Actively participate in decisions about their arthritis care
Co-operate fully with mutually accepted courses of treatment