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