Private Patients’ Hospital Charter Your rights and responsibilities as a private patient in a public or private hospital As a private patient you have the right to choose your own doctor, and decide whether you will go to a public or a private hospital that your doctor attends. You may also have more choice as to when you are admitted to hospital. Even if you have private health insurance you can choose to be treated as a public patient in a public hospital, at no charge, by a doctor appointed by the hospital. • Information about your treatment - Your doctor should give you a clear explanation of your diagnosis, your treatment (and any associated risks), the associated cost, and other treatment options available. Except for in an emergency where it is not possible, they should obtain your consent prior to any treatment. • Informed Financial Consent - Your doctor and other health service providers should provide you with information about the costs of your ...