Patient Bill of Responsibilities

In order to achieve the most successful outcomes from the medical care system, consumers would do well to accept the following responsibilities. Patients have the responsibility to:

• Understand the health care system.
• Learn what part you can play in avoiding illness.
• Give accurate information about your health and medical history.
• Report any changes in your health status promptly.
• Develop self-care skills such as self-breast or self-testes examination.
• Assume an active role in your health care.
• Keep scheduled appointments or call early to cancel.
• Provide Constructive feedback to your clinician if you are not satisfied.
• Follow through on the treatment plan agreed upon by you and your health professional.
• Pay for services promptly or make financial arrangements.
• Acquire accurate information about personal health as a basis for making informed choices.
• Report any dissatisfaction or errors in records to the health professional.