Appropriate conduct in relation to treatment advice
5 Appropriate conduct in relation to treatment advice
A health practitioner must not attempt to dissuade a client from seeking or continuing with treatment by a registered medical practitioner.
A health practitioner must accept the client’s right to make informed choices in relation to the client’s health care.
A health practitioner should communicate and co-operate with colleagues and other health care practitioners and agencies in the best interests of the practitioner’s clients.
A health practitioner who has serious concerns about the treatment provided to a client by another health practitioner or a relevant health organisation must refer the matter to the Health Care Complaints Commission.
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