Tūroro | Patients
This section upholds patients’ rights and also ensures privacy and security of patient information. In accordance with the Treaty of Waitangi and the Human Rights Act (1993), practices are encouraged to review health inequities in Māori and other diverse and marginalised groups.
Use the links below to read the guidance and standard for each indicator.
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1.1 Informing patients of their rights
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1.2 Informed consent - right 7
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1.3 Complaints
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2.1 The Privacy Act and Health Information Privacy Code
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2.2 Enrolling patients
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2.3 Newly enrolled patient records
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2.4 Patient test results notification
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2.5 Environmental/physical privacy considerations
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3.1 A commitment to the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi
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3.2 Te Tiriti o Waitangi
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3.3 Te Reo
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4.1 Responsiveness to diversity