5 Questions to ask your doctor in Whadjuk Noongar language
To empower Aboriginal peoples in their conversations about their care, East Metropolitan Health Service adapted and translated the Choosing Wisely 5 Questions into the Whadjuk Noongar language, the local dialect. Use the five questions to make sure you receive the right amount of care.
The Royal Perth Bentley Group, part of East Metropolitan Health Services in Western Australia, plays a key role in delivering health care services to Aboriginal people located in the metropolitan, rural and remote areas of Western Australia.
Royal Perth Hospital recognises the values, beliefs, rights and customs of Aboriginal people and provides a range of services and support to make your time away from home easier. This commitment is recognised as Koorda Moort, Moorditj Kwabadek (Healthy People, Amazing Care).
To empower Aboriginal peoples in their conversations about their care, East Metropolitan Health Service adapted and translated the Choosing Wisely 5 Questions into the Whadjuk Noongar language, the local dialect.
This resource was displayed as posters in the out-patient clinic areas at Royal Perth Hospital, alongside the standard version of the 5 Questions. They also made videos which were displayed on the TV screens of waiting room areas throughout the hospital.
5 Questions
5 questions to ask your doctor or other healthcare provider to make sure you end up with the right amount of care.