There has been a recent introduction, the concept of patient responsibilties, to sit alongside patients rights. There is no definition available yet but the general meaning is set out below.
People should heed the following reccomendations and strive to remain healthy and safe.
If it is suitable, the person may give blood or donate organs.
The patient should ensure the hospital is informed of any changes to health, social security or any personal information.
Patients should respect the date and time of appointments. If you need to change an appointment please call the hospital.
The patient should respect the rights of other patients and visitors.
The patient should listen carefully to the treatment and medication reccomendations. You should be sure you have fully understood the instructions. If in any doubt it is your responsibi lity to ask for clarification.
If there are any reasons why you feel unable to follow the treatment reccomendations you should notify the medical staff at once.
The patient should confirm the treatment and discharge plans have been fully understood.
The patient should confirm the intended method of payment.
If you have a right to free treatment you must provide documentary evidence of proof.
The patient retains the right to refuse treatment, however, by so doing he or she accepts the responsibility for the consequences of that decision.