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Code of Health & Disability Services Consumers' Rights 1996

Everyone using a health or disability service has the protection of a Code of Rights.
Kei ngā tāngata katoa te haumarutanga o te Tikanga Mōtika me ka mahi te ratonga hauora, hauātanga rānei.

Right 1 

The right to be treated with respect | Mana
 

Right 2

The right to fair treatment | Manaakitanga
 

Right 3 

The right to dignity and independence | Tū rangatira Motuhake
 

Right 4 

The right to appropriate standards | Tautikanga
 

Right 5 

The right to effective communication | Whakawhitiwhitinga whakairo
 

Right 6 

The right to be informed | Whakamōhio
 

Right 7 

The right to choice and consent | Whakaritenga mōu ake
 

Right 8 

The right to support | Tautoko
 

Right 9 

Rights during teaching and research | Ako me te rangahau
 

Right 10

The right for your complaint to be taken seriously | Amuamu

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