Provision of Information
Patients/parents/guardians have the responsibility to provide, to the best of their
knowledge, accurate and complete information about present complaints, past illnesses,
hospitalizations, medications, and other matters relating to the patient's health.
The patients/parents/guardians are responsible for indicating that they clearly
understand the course of action considered and what is expected of them.
Compliance with Instructions
Patients/parents/guardians are responsible for following the treatment plan recommended
by the attending physician. This may include following the instructions of nurses
and allied health personnel as they carry out the coordinated plan of care, implement
the attending physician's orders, and enforce the applicable hospital rules and
regulations.
Patients/parents/guardians are responsible for keeping appointments and, when unable
to do so for any reason, for notifying the practitioner or the hospital. Patients/parents/guardians
also have the responsibility to ask questions if they do not understand their diagnosis,
medical treatment, and instructions for follow-up care, as well as to communicate
any limits of their abilities and circumstances to adhere to the agreed upon plan
of care. They also have the responsibility to inform the people involved in their
care if they are not satisfied at any time during their stay or appointment.
Refusal of Treatment
Patients/parents/guardians are responsible for their actions and consequences if
they refuse treatment or do not follow the practitioner's instructions.
Financial Obligtaion
Patients/parents/guardians are responsible for assuring that the financial obligations
of their healthcare are fulfilled as promptly as possible. Insurance assignment
does not relieve the patient/parent/guardian from fulfillment of financial obligations.
Hospital Rules and Regulations
Patients/parents/guardians are responsible for following hospital rules and regulations
affecting patient care and conduct.
Respect and Consideration
Patients, their families and their visitors are responsible for being considerate
of the rights, privacy and confidentiality of other patients and hospital personnel,
and for assisting in the control of noise, smoking, and the number of visitors.
Patients, their families and their visitors are responsible for being respectful
of the property of other persons and of the hospital.
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