You have responsibilities as a patient. You are responsible for providing information about your health, including past illnesses, hospital stays and use of medicine. You are responsible for asking questions when you do not understand information or instructions. If you believe you cant follow through with your treatment, you are responsible for telling your doctor.
This hospital works to provide care efficiently and fairly to all patients and to the community. You and your visitors are responsible for being considerate of the needs of other patients, staff and the hospital. You are responsible for providing necessary information for insurance claims and for assuring that the financial obligations of your health care are fulfilled.
Your health depends not just on your hospital care but, in the long term, on the decisions you make in your daily life. You are responsible for recognizing the effect your lifestyle has on your personal health.
A hospital serves many purposes: improve peoples health, treat people for injury and disease, educate doctors, health professionals, patients, and community members, and improve understanding of health and disease. In carrying out these activities, this institution works to respect your values and dignity.