Code of Health and Disability Services Consumers’ Rights

Our online services are offered in a manner that complies with the Health and Disability Commissioner Act 1994, and with all aspects of the Health and Disability Commissioner (Code of Health and Disability Services Consumers' Rights) Regulations 1996 (H&DC Code)

The Code Summary

Right 1: The right to be treated with respect.

Right 2: The right to freedom from discrimination, coercion, harassment, and exploitation.

Right 3: The right to dignity and independence.

Right 4: The right to services of an appropriate standard.

Right 5: The right to effective communication.

Right 6: The right to be fully informed.

Right 7: The right to make an informed choice and give informed consent.

Right 8: The right to support.

Right 9: Rights in respect of teaching or research.

Right 10: The right to complain.

The Code in full can be viewed here: https://www.hdc.org.nz/your-rights/about-the-code/code-of-health-and-disability-services-consumers-rights/