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Health Consumers Queensland

 
HCQ comprises a Ministerial Consumer Advisory Committee and Secretariat supported by the Office of the Director-General, Queensland Health. It has been established to contribute to the continued development and reform of health systems and services in Queensland, by providing the Minister for Health with information and advice from a consumer (patient) perspective and by supporting and promoting consumer engagement and advocacy.
 
HCQ aims to strengthen the consumer perspective in health services policy, systems and service reform and improvement. In acting as your voice in health, HCQ supports consumer, community and patient involvement in all aspects and stages of their individual and collective health care journey.
 
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Strategic Plan 2008-2010

Secretariat

A small Secretariat provides support for Health Consumers Queensland's (HCQ) Advisory Committee.  The Secretariat is located in Queensland Health's Director-General's Office and comprises a Director, three Senior Policy Officers, and an Executive Support Officer.

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Last Updated: 12 November 2009
Last Reviewed: 12 November 2009



 WHAT'S NEW?

Consumer Consultation Workshop - 3 December - Brisbane


Information Update October 09 - New Queensland health legislation


National Pain Summit - Community and expert consultation


Consumer Health Forum of Australia consumer consultation workshop around pathology issues - Brisbane - 20 November 2009


Information Update October 2009 - A shared complaints website


Information Update October 2009 - Good Medical Practice: A Code of Conduct for Doctors in Australia


Information Update October 2009- Health Practitioner Regulation National Law Bill 2009


We want your feedback - Position Paper on the National Health and Hospitals Reform Commission Final Report - A Healthier Future for All Australians


Letter to the Prime Minister and Minister for Health and Ageing: The National Health and Hospitals Reform Commission's Final Report


Australian Charter of Healthcare Rights


National Health and Hospitals Reform Commission Final Report - Precis


Consumer Network & Consumer Representatives Program


Consumer Engagement Resource Kit