Common Responsibilities

All consumers, families/carers and staff share the following responsibilities:

  • To be aware of the rights of others
  • To communicate openly and honestly with each other
  • To discuss changes in condition and treatment plans
  • To discuss and clarify diagnosis and treatment
  • To discuss and clarify side effects of treatment
  • To work together to improve the effectiveness of treatment
  • To ensure that people are treated in the least restrictive way possible
  • To provide feedback on the service and or care in the form of suggestions, compliments or complaints