The Charter describes rights that consumers, or someone they care for, can expect when receiving health care. These rights apply to all people in all places where health care is provided in Australia. This includes public and private hospitals, day procedure services, general practice and other community health services.
The Commission has translated some key information for consumers into community languages.
The Commission has developed resources to help you talk to you healthcare provider about what is important to you, your treatment options, and to help you share decisions about your care.
Healthcare rights and informed consent
Healthcare rights and informed consent
Healthcare rights and informed consent
Shared decision making involves discussion and collaboration between a consumer and their healthcare provider. It is about bringing together the consumer's values, goals and preferences with the best available evidence about benefits, risks and uncertainties of treatment, in order to reach the most appropriate healthcare decisions for that person.