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Informed consent

Informed consent in healthcare means you will be given understandable and clear information about your choices so you can make the right decisions about your health and healthcare.

Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)

Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is a safe and effective treatment for some severe mental health conditions that are considered life threatening. Find out more here.

Clinical trials

Clinical trials are research investigations in which people volunteer to test new treatments.

Your healthcare rights

Everybody in Australia has certain healthcare rights. This article explains these rights and what to do if you feel they have been denied.

Cancer treatments

Types of cancer treatment include chemotherapy, radiotherapy and ablation. Your treatment plan will depend on factors such as cancer type and stage.

About the COVID-19 vaccines

Frequently asked questions about the COVID-19 vaccines, including the Pfizer COMIRNATY vaccine. Discover how it was developed and whether it's safe.

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