Patient Responsibilities

As a patient, you are responsible for:

• Providing, to the best of your knowledge, accurate and complete information about your present health status and past medical history, any medications including over-the-counter products, dietary supplements, allergies or sensitivities, and reporting any unexpected changes to the appropriate practitioner(s).
• Following the treatment plan recommended by the primary practitioner involved in your case.
• Providing an adult to transport you home after surgery and an adult to be responsible for you at home for the first 24 hours after surgery.
• Indicating whether you clearly understand a contemplated course of action and what is expected of you and ask questions when you need further information.
• Your actions if you refuse treatment, leave the facility against the advice of the practitioner, and/or do not follow the practitioner’s instructions relating to your care.
• Ensuring that the financial obligations of your healthcare are fulfilled as expediently as possible.
• Providing information about and/or copies of power of attorney, or other directive that you may desire us to know about.
• Being respectful of all healthcare providers and staff, as well as, other patients in a language and manner that you or your representative understands.