Independent Patient Rights Adviser

IPRAs have an important role in liaising between clinical teams, patients and support persons and ensuring patients have been advised about their rights and responsibilities under the Mental Health Act 2016, whether they are an inpatient at the Cairns Hospital Mental Health Unit or engaged with a Community Mental Health Service.

Patients can ask to speak to an IPRA at any time. An IPRA will aim to see patients shortly after they are admitted to an Authorised Mental Health Service.