Patient Rights and Responsibilities
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Your Rights
You have the right to:
- A wide range of public health services.
- Treatment in our hospitals as a public or a private patient.
- Treatment based on clinical need.
- An accredited interpreter.
- Confidential treatment.
- A safe environment.
- Respect, dignity and privacy.
- Care that respects your culture.
- Ask questions about your care.
- Information about your health care and discharge.
- Make decisions about your treatment, care and discharge.
- Know who will provide your care.
- Know if your care is part of a student or research program.
- A second opinion.
- Access your health records.
- Make a complaint.
Your Responsibilities
You have the responsibility to:
- Work together with your treating team.
- Provide relevant information about your health and circumstances.
- Be courteous and respectful.
- Add to a safe and comfortable environment.
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Last Updated 21.11.2006 | Authorised: Peninsula Health