As a public patient you have the right to:

• Free public hospital services
• Treatment in order of need
• To be treated with respect and dignity
• Access to services throughout the state
• Explanation of treatment and consent before being treated
• A second medical opinion
• Advice on care when you leave hospital
• Confidentiality and access to your medical records
• Consent before being involved in training or research
• A simple procedure for making complaints

As a patient, you have responsibility to:

• provide accurate and complete information about your present medical conditions, medications and special needs
• provide information about any special needs you may have that are an important part of your culture or religion
• follow treatment instructions or let us know if you are unwilling or unable to do so
• advise staff if you need to cancel your appointment
• consider the comfort and needs of other patients
• respect the role and dignity of hospital staff and their right to a safe and pleasant work environment