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Patient Responsibilities

As a patient, you have the responsibility to:

  • Give accurate information regarding your medical history.
  • Notify your caregiver of any unexpected changes relating to your health.
  • Actively participate in decisions regarding your health care.
  • Ask questions when you do not understand what you have been told, or what you are expected to do.
  • Follow the treatment plan as agreed upon by you and your caregiver.
  • Keep your appointment, and when unable to do so, notify the facility so that we can serve other patients.
  • Inform your caregiver if you do not intend to follow your treatment plan.
  • Be accountable for the outcome if you or your family refuses treatment or fails to properly follow instructions.
  • Observe rules of the facility during your visit, treatment, and if instructions are not followed, forfeit the right to patient care at the facility.
  • Respect the rights of others and observe the rules of common courtesy.

•Promptly meet any financial obligation agreed to with the hospital (this applies to patients and their families).

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