Ensuring informed consent is properly obtained is a legal, ethical and professional requirement on the part of all treating health professionals and supports person-centred care.
Find out what you need to know if you are having a colonoscopy. The Colonoscopy Clinical Care Standard describes what you can expect before, during and after a colonoscopy.
This page lists a number of organisations who may be able to advise or support you if you have a question about your healthcare rights.
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 a range of supportive resources on partnering with consumers and person-centred care.
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
