Patient Responsibilities

As a patient, you have the following responsibilities:

1. The patient must provide accurate and complete information concerning his/her present complaints, past medical history and other matters about his/her health.
2. The patient is responsible for making it known whether he/she clearly understands the course of his/her medical treatment.
3. The patient is responsible for following the treatment plan established by his/her physician, including following the instructions of nurses and other health professionals as they carry out the physician's orders.
4. The patient is responsible for keeping appointments and for notifying the facility or physician if he/she is unable to do so.
5. The patient is responsible for his/her actions should treatment be refused or if physician orders are not followed.
6. The patient is responsible for assuring financial obligations are fulfilled.
7. The patient is responsible for following the facility policies and procedures.
8. The patient is responsible for being considerate of other patients and facility personnel.