Rights & Responsibilities

Oxford Day Surgery is committed to excellence in patient care

While in our care, we respect your right to:

An explanation of your treatment, including associated risks prior to you giving consent for the treatment

Be treated with dignity, competence, care and consideration

Have all you personal and medical records kept confidential

Be aware of all costs involved in your treatment

Advice on making a complaint, care after discharge, accessing your medical record if required

Patient Responsibilities

While in our care, you have the responsibility to:

Be open and frank with your medical history

Co-operate with staff regarding your treatment

Have respect for relevant policies

Confidentiality and Privacy of Personal Information

Oxford Day Surgery is committed to ensuring that your personal information is professionally managed in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 and all relevant legislation

We have a legal obligation to provide various data  sets of information about our patients to:

1. State Health Department (all patients and notifiable diseases)
   


2. Hospital Casemix Protocol ( privately insured admitted patients)
   


3. Register Generals Office ( births and Death)