For Families

As well as delivering excellent health care, The Melbourne Children’s Campus is committed to looking for new ways of preventing, diagnosing and treating childhood diseases to improve the health and wellbeing of children.

You can help by taking part in the many studies conducted across the Campus.

OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU AND YOUR CHILD

Patients, clinical research participants and their families can expect the following:

·         You will only be asked to participate in a research project / clinical trial if it is appropriate

·         You can be assured that your treatment will not be affected if you decide to NOT take part in a clinical trial.

·         You will receive full information about the trial and the opportunity to ask questions before you enrol

·         You will not be involved until we have received consent in writing (e – signature)

·         You have the right to change your mind and withdraw at any time without your care being affected

·         Your healthcare rights will be upheld – Access, safety, Respect, partnership, Information Privacy and opportunity to provide feedback

Please see the Taking Part in Research brochure for more information on participating in research at the RCH.