In this research project, two overarching questions will be answered on the basis of three pieces of legislation, namely HSL, PSL and the Patient Act applicable from 2015. The first question concerns whether there is a legal right to become a patient and thus receive care ("get patient status"). The second concerns whether the person who has obtained patient status has any legal rights in this capacity as a patient. Becoming a patient implies an opportunity to receive treatment and hopefully get well. Most people find it essential to be involved in the provision of health care as part of society's welfare and security benefits. The right to participate in health care can be seen as a central human right. In Sweden, however, this does not mean that sick people have a legal claim to medical assistance, but only a right to compete for scarce resources. This is developed further in this work. Thus, the issue of the right to become a patient will be analyzed from the perspective of the objectives of health care and the obligations of health care providers, as well as from the perspective of the obligations of health care professionals. The issue of patient rights relates to the patient's requirements for care and treatment, such as good quality and ensuring patient safety in care, treatment in accordance with science and proven experience, accessibility of care, respect for the patient's autonomy and integrity, courtesy, information and consent. Patient safety issues are of central interest in this context.