You have the right to:
- Discuss treatment options
- Request other medical opinions if you wish
- Be treated with respect and dignity
- Receive care and support from nurses and allied health professionals
- Receive advice before you leave hospital about planning your continuing health care
- Give your concerns, compliments, suggestions or complaints about your health care and treatment
- Obtain access to your medical records at the time of discharge and expect confidentiality for your personal information
You have the responsibility to:
- Provide all relevant information to your doctor and hospital to assist with your care and treatment (for example, information about allergies or medications you are taking)
- Participate in decisions about your treatment and care
- Participate before you leave hospital in planning your continuing health care.