Being involved in your own care
Having a good understanding of you health care situation enables you to make informed decisions.
Being actively involved with your own health care enables you to have greater control over your situation, and ensures your health choices are influenced by what matters most to you. Working in collaboration with your health care team will lead to better, safer health care for you.
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Be informedThe most important action you can take to be involved in your own health care is to be informed.
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Know your rightsThe rights of patients, consumers and other people using the Australian healthcare system
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Peer supportFind out how connecting with others who "get it" can help you better manage your health.
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Feedback and ComplaintsFind out which organisation is best placed to deal with feedback and complaints about your health care experience.
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Unfinished Business: National Mesh Implant ForumThe National Mesh Implant Forum will be held in Melbourne on Friday April 5, 2019, to consider all aspects of Australia’s mesh implant crisis.
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Open Letter to the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health CareA letter has been submitted to the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care asking the Commission to comprehensively address the recommendations tabled in the Senate Report.
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Senate Inquiry report into transvaginal mesh implants releasedLong awaited report on impact of mesh implants released
Empowering participation project
Empowering peer support groups and health organisations to improve services for people with chronic conditions.
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