Patient Responsibilities

• I will provide accurate information about present and past illnesses, hospitalizations, medications, allergies and “NPO” status.
  
  
• I will make every attempt to understand the implications of my procedure, including risks of refusing treatment, and I will ask for clarification when needed.
  
  
• I will arrive at the scheduled time or notify facility of inability to do so.
  
  
• I will follow all discharge instructions.
  
  
• I will be respectful of the rights of other patients and staff.
  
  
• I will be respectful of others’ property.
  
  
• I will immediately inform my physician of change in condition or adverse reaction.
  
  
• I will have a responsible adult available to take me home and to care for me for 24 hours after my procedure.
  
  
• I will be responsible for assuring that the financial obligations of my health care are fulfilled as promptly as possible.

Patient Statement of Responsibilities [PDF]
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