PATIENT RESPONSIBILITY
Accessibility and Availability
To follow the treatment plan advised by your care provider
To provide contact details of at least one relative who can be approached in case of emergency
Pain Management
Ask the doctor or nurse what to expect regarding pain and pain management
Discuss pain relief options with the doctors and nurses
Work with the doctor and nurse to develop a pain management plan
Inform when pain first begins
Help the doctor and nurse assess the pain
Tell the doctor or nurse if the pain is not relieved
Tell the doctor or nurse about any worries regarding taking pain medication
Information Exchange
To provide accurate and complete information about your present medical condition including any past illnesses, hospitalization, medications and other relevant details in order to receive appropriate and safe medical treatment
To provide correct demographic and general information
To give correct details regarding any past illnesses
To provide information about any known allergy
To give honest update on health status during course of treatment
Involvement in Decision Making
To understand that any discontinuation in treatment advised by your care provider or leaving against medical advice would be at your own risk
Respect, Dignity and Consideration
To behave in a polite and respectful manner to other patients, hospital staff and doctors
Personal and Information Privacy & Confidentiality
To understand that though the confidentiality of records will be maintained, authorized statutory bodies, insurance companies or your payer would be allowed to view your records
Treatment Cost
To provide TPA/Insurance details at the time of admission
To make timely payments
To make deposit as per hospital policy
Concerns and feedback
To provide your valuable feedback and suggestions
Security
To take care of your valuables and belongings
Not to damage hospital property and to comply with hospital policies (e.g. no smoking, no tobacco chewing, no spitting, maintaining silence etc.)
Consent
To give consent or refuse medical care or recommended treatment to the extent permitted by law
To be informed about any research activity and to refuse to be a part of the study
