patient responsibilities

HMH is a partner in your healthcare. Please assume a share of the responsibility for your health by:

  1. Providing accurate and complete medical information.
  2. Reporting unexpected changes in your condition.
  3. Asking for more information when you have a question or don't understand.
  4. Following treatment plan.
  5. Your action if you refuse treatment, or do not follow instructions.
  6. Assuring that financial obligations are fulfilled promptly.
  7. Following hospital rules and regulations affecting patient care and conduct.
  8. Being considerate of the rights of others and for assisting in the control of noise and the number of visitors.
  9. Being respectful to the property of others and the hospital.
  10. Providing the hospital with your most current advance directive (e.g. living will declaration, designations of healthcare surrogate, healthcare durable power of attorney).

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