Your rights and responsibilities

It is important that you know what to expect from Jessie McPherson Private Hospital, its services and staff, and what your responsibilities are whilst receiving services.

You have a right to:

A high standard of care

Services which respect your culture and communication needs

Receive only care or treatment for which you have provided consent

Clear Information about your condition and its management

Dignity and respect in your care

Privacy and confidentiality

A second opinion

Be informed of any cost payable for health care services

 

You have a responsibility to:

Cooperate with your treating team

Provide, to the best of your ability, information to assist with your treatment

Tell us when you have questions or concerns about your care

Support us in providing an environment that is safe, clean and pleasant

Show respect for the people taking care of you and other users of our services

Pay accounts in an appropriate time and provide access to private health fund membership details.