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Making choices and saying what you want

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You have the right to make choices about your health.

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You can make choices about your health.

You can make choices about your body.

You can:

  • ask questions 
  • get information you can understand.
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You can say what you want and what you don't want.

Health people, family and supporters can help.

They can learn about supported decision making. 

Supported decision making means you get information and support to make your choices. 

You have the right to make choices about your body and health.

You can:

  • ask questions about health
  • say what you want
  • say what you don't want
  • ask for information you can understand and use.

Health professionals, family members and carers can help by learning about

Supported decision making means you get the information and support you need to make choices for yourself. It shows respect for your health rights.