Your Health Rights and Responsibilities

Summary
Your Health Rights and Responsibilities outlines NSW Health's Public Patients' Hospital Charter and Commitment to Service. It also incorporates the principles of the Australian Charter of Healthcare Rights and is consistent with the National Healthcare Agreement (NHCA) 2009. All health professionals engaged in delivering healthcare services within NSW must be made aware of the detailed rights and responsibilities outlined in this publication and the advice provided.

Date of Publication: 26 August 2009

Replaces: N/A
Author Branch: Primary Health and Community Partnerships

This document applies to: Area Health Services/Chief Executive Governed Statutory Health Corporation, Affiliated Health Organisations - Non Declared, Affiliated Health Organisations - Declared, Public Health System Support Division, Dental Schools and Clinics, NSW Ambulance Service, Public Health Units, Public Hospitals

Audience: NSW Health service employees

Distributed to: Public Health System, Divisions of General Practice, NSW Ambulance Service , NSW Department of Health

Review Date: 26 August 2014

Policy Manual: Fees, Patient Matters

File No: 09/1914

Status: Active

File link: Your Health Rights and Responsibilities
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