Understanding your rights

The Australian Charter of Healthcare Rights describes the rights that you, or someone you care for, can expect when receiving health care.

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The Commission has developed the Australian Charter of Healthcare Rights to describe your rights in health care.

The second edition of the Charter outlines seven key rights:

Charter image of man in a wheelchair saying 'we make decisions together'

  • Access
  • Safety
  • Respect
  • Partnership
  • Information
  • Privacy
  • Give feedback 

Find out more about the Charter.

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