Your Responsibilities as a Patient

PROVISION OF INFORMATION

A patient has the responsibility to provide, to the best of her or her knowledge, accurate and complete information about present complaints, past illnesses, hospitalizations, medication and other matters relating to her or her health.

He or she has the responsibility to report unexpected changes in her or her condition to the responsible practitioner.

A patient is responsible for reporting whether he or she clearly comprehends a contemplated course of action and what is expected of her or her.

COMPLIANCE WITH INSTRUCTIONS

A patient is responsible for following the treatment plan recommended by the practitioner primarily responsible for your care. This may include following the instructions of nurses and other health personnel as they carry out the coordinated plan of care and implement the responsible practitioner's order's and as they enforce the applicable hospital rules and regulations.

The patient is responsible for keeping appointments an when unable to do so, for any reason, for notifying their responsible practitioner or the hospital.

REFUSAL OF TREATMENT

The patient is responsible for his or her actions if he or she refuses treatment or does not follow the practitioner's instructions.

HOSPITAL CHARGES

The patient is responsible for assuring that the financial obligations of her or her health care are fulfilled as promptly as possible.