Australian Charter of Healthcare Rights
“The Charter describes what 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 first edition of the Australia Charter of Healthcare Rights was endorsed by health ministers in 2008. The second edition was launched in August 2019. It was developed by the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care together with consumers, health service staff and policy-makers.”
Source: Health Consumers NSW
Visit: The Australian Charter of Healthcare Rights
What are your healthcare rights? By ReachOut
“Health consumers (people who use health services) have legal rights in Australia. Consent and treatment are particularly important areas where your health-care rights need to be respected. You can take action if you feel that you’ve been denied these rights. This can include making a formal complaint or just talking to your health professional.”
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Read: A Consumer Guide to The Australian Charter of Healthcare Rights
Read: Universal Declaration of Human Rights
Article 25
- “Everyone has the right to a standard of living adequate for the health and well-being of himself and of his family, including food, clothing, housing and medical care and necessary social services, and the right to security in the event of unemployment, sickness, disability, widowhood, old age or other lack of livelihood in circumstances beyond his control.
- Motherhood and childhood are entitled to special care and assistance. All children, whether born in or out of wedlock, shall enjoy the same social protection.”
Katie Lees 