My Healthcare Rights
The Australian Charter of Healthcare Rights
Your Rights as a Patient
The Australian Charter of Healthcare Rights
The Charter explains what you, or someone you care for, can expect when receiving health care anywhere in Australia.
Access
You have the right to use healthcare services and receive treatment when you need it.
Safety
You have the right to be cared for in a place that is safe and makes you feel safe.
Respect
You have the right to be treated with dignity, respect and compassion.
Partnership
You have the right to be treated as an equal partner in your health care.
Information
You have the right to clear information about your health and your treatment options.
Privacy
You have the right to have your privacy respected and your information kept confidential.
Based on My Healthcare Rights (December 2021) © Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care, CC BY-NC-ND 4.0.