The Commissioner for Patient’s Rights is a central body of governmental administration, whose main aim is to guard and protect patients’ rights. The Commissioner for Patients' Rights is subordinated directly to the Prime Minister. The Commissioner preserves its independence in relation to any other public administration bodies. The Commissioner carries out his tasks with the help of the Patients Rights Commissioner’s Bureau. There is law that came into force on 21. May 2009 and guarantees the rights for patients and the Commissioner. Anyone whose rights have been in any way infringed by the National Health System or by staff offering health services within either public or private sector can turn to the Bureau for help.