Patient Responsibilities at BroMenn Healthcare

The patient and/or, when appropriate, family is responsible for:

Provision of Information

Providing, to the best of their knowledge, accurate and complete information about present complaints, past illnesses, hospitalizations, medications, advance directives and other matters relating to the patient's health.

Reporting unexpected changes in the patient's condition to the responsible practitioner, whether the patient clearly comprehends a contemplated course of action and what is expected of him or her.

Compliance with Instruction

Following the treatment plan developed with the practitioner. The patient should express any concerns regarding his or her ability to comply with a proposed course of treatment, and every effort should be made to adapt the treatment plan to the patient's specific needs and limitations.

Refusal of Treatment

The outcomes if the patient and/or, when appropriate, family refuses treatment or does not follow the practitioner's instructions.

Rules and Regulations

Following the health care organization's rules and regulations affecting patient care and conduct.

Respect and Consideration

Being considerate of the rights of other patients and organization personnel and for assisting in the control of noise, smoking, and distractions.

Being respectful of the property of other persons and of the health care organization.