Rights and responsibilities

ACT Day Hospital is committed to providing the best possible care to our patients.

Patient rights

• Privacy, dignity, courtesy and respect in all interactions with health care providers
• Treatment directed and supervised by competent and qualified health professionals
• Safe & quality care
• Information regarding treatment
• The right to withdraw consent and leave ACT Day Hospital at any time – we do ask that you sign documentation stating you are responsible for any injury or illness incurred as a result
• Care & treatment which is sensitive and respectful of your cultural values and beliefs
• Confidentiality of personal and medical information
• Be informed of costs incurred
• Participate in the planning of your care
• The right to have your concerns addressed

Patient responsibilities

• Know your medical history and provide accurate personal information
• Co-operate with medical and nursing staff caring for you
• Respect the rights of other patients

Privacy Policy:

Privacy Policy ACT Day Hospital

Rights and Responsibility:

AUSTRALIAN CHARTER OF HEALTHCARE RIGHTS | AUSTRALIAN COMMISSION ON SAFETY AND QUALITY IN HEALTH CARE
MY HEALTH CARE RIGHTS POSTER A4 (SAFETYANDQUALITY.GOV.AU)

Informed Financial consent:

INFORMED FINANCIAL CONSENT – 2015 | AUSTRALIAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION (AMA.COM.AU)
INFORMED-FINANCIAL-CONSENT-SEPTEMBER 2020-V3.PDF (AMA.COM.AU)