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CONFIDENTIAL CONCERNS

Speak Up Safely

A clear route to raise concerns about wrongdoing, unsafe practice or organisational conduct.

Immediate risk to patient safety?

Use Direct Medicare’s approved urgent clinical escalation arrangements immediately. This demonstration website is not monitored for incidents or emergencies.

Which route is right?

Patient complaint

Use the complaints process for dissatisfaction with care or service.

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Workplace grievance

Use the appropriate HR procedure for individual employment concerns.

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Protected disclosure

Use Speak Up Safely for concerns that may qualify as whistleblowing.

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