Patient Responsibilities

Patients are responsible for the provision of accurate and complete information about their health state, compliance with instructions and asking questions when clarification is needed; his/her own actions if he/she should refuse treatment; assuring hospital related financial obligations are met; and adherence to all hospital rules and regulations including consideration for others.

Provision of Information

A patient has the responsibility to provide, to the best his/her knowledge, accurate and complete information about present complaints, past illnesses, hospitalizations, medications and other matters related his/her health. He/she has the responsibility to report unexpected changes in his/her condition to the responsible practitioner. A patient is responsible for reporting whether he/she clearly comprehends a contemplated course of action and what is expected of him/her.

Instruction Compliance

A patient is responsible for following the treatment plan recommended by the practitioner primarily responsible for his/her care. This may include following the instructions of nurses and allied health personnel as they carry out the coordinated plan of care, implement the responsible practitioner’s orders and enforce the applicable hospital rules and regulations. The patient is responsible for keeping appointments and, when unable to do so for any reason, notifying the responsible practitioner or the hospital.

Refusal of Treatment

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

Hospital Charges

The patient is responsible for assuring the financial obligations of his/her healthcare are fulfilled as promptly as possible.

Hospital Rules and Regulations

The patient is responsible for following hospital rules and regulations affecting patient care and conduct.

Respect and Consideration

The patient is responsible for being considerate of the rights of other patients and hospital personnel and for assisting the hospital in the control of noise, observation of the hospital’s no smoking policy and the number of visitors. The patient is responsible for being respectful of property of other persons and that of the hospital.