Patient's Responsibilities
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- Patient's Responsibilities
- You have the responsibility to keep appointments, be on time for appointments, and to call your doctor/ hospital if you are not there to the appointment timing.
- You have the responsibility to provide complete and accurate information, including your full name, address, telephone number of your residence, date of birth, insurance provider and employer, whenever required.
- You have the responsibility to provide accurate and complete information about current and past illness, medication, and other matters pertaining to your health.
- You have the responsibility to follow the treatment plan recommended by your doctor or express concerns regarding your ability to comply.
- You have the responsibility to actively participate in your pain management plan and to keep your doctors and nurses informed of the effectiveness of your treatment.
- You are responsible for your actions if you refuse treatment or do not follow the doctor’s instruction.
- You have the responsibility to take care of your belongings. Please leave your valuables at home and only bring necessary items for your hospital stay.
- You have the responsibility to treat all hospital staff, other patients and visitors with courtesy and respect; abide by the hospital rules and safety regulation; be considerate of noise levels, privacy and number of visitors; and comply with the No Smoking policy.
- You have the responsibility to provide complete and accurate information about your health insurance coverage and to pay your bills in a timely manner
- You have the responsibility to understand all instructions before signing the consent forms.
