When you are getting care, you have the right to be treated in a way that respects your cultural identity. This means that the people caring for you should try to understand and respect your culture. You are entitled to be dealt with in a manner that follows the spirit and intent of section 13, which is an important part of the law that protects your rights.
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Every care recipient is entitled to be dealt with in a manner that accords with the spirit and intent of section 13.
