Patient Responsibilities
You have the responsibility to:
- NOTIFY US OF CHANGE IN YOUR CONDITION – i.e. hospitalization, changes in the plan of care, symptoms to be reported, etc.
- FOLLOW THE PLAN OF CARE – and accept responsibility for any refusal of treatment
- NOTIFY US OF SCHEDULE CHANGES – let us know if your visit schedule needs to be changed
- INFORM US OF CHANGES IN ADVANCE DIRECTIVES
- ADVISE US OF PROBLEMS – tell us if you’re experiencing any dissatisfaction with the services provided
- PROVIDE A SAFE ENVIRONMENT in which care is provided
- NOTIFY US OF ANY CHANGE IN YOUR INSURANCE COVERAGE – if you join an HMO, disenroll from a plan, etc.
- NOTIFY US OF A CHANGE IN YOUR ADDRESS OR TELEPHONE NUMBER – this information is vital in order for out staff to provide you with services
