Medication: It’s your choice. It’s your right.
This 6 minute explainer video will give you an overview of the potential side effects of some medications and your right to make informed decisions about what you take. Watch it now.
Medication: It’s your choice. It’s your right.
No matter your age or what medical condition you might have, you have the right to be involved in decisions about your care, including decisions about your medication. Medications can play an important role in helping you live comfortably, stay safe, and live longer, but some can have side effects or not work properly.
That is why you have the right to be provided with information about your medication, and have the right and role to choose an alternative treatment option if it will be more effective for you.
Everyone involved in your care must respect your rights, values and preferences. This includes your GP, nurse, carer, family members, friends or representatives.
To find out more, check out the adjacent resources.
Webinar Series
This webinar series, comprised of six webinars, raised awareness of the use of chemical restraint in aged care by educating older people, their partners, carers, families and representatives about their rights and roles regarding medication. The series covered information about:
- What chemical restraint is, why it is used and how to prevent its use
- Medication management and appropriate pharmacological uses of medication, especially antipsychotics and sedative medications
- Understanding and using informed consent
- Alternative approaches to chemical restraint
- Current protections that are available
- Where to go for help and support
