Patient Responsibilities
As a Patient, you have the responsibility to:
- The care a patient receives depends partially on the patient himself. Therefore, in addition to these rights, a patient has certain responsibilities as well. These responsibilities should be presented to the patient in the spirit of mutual trust and respect:
- Provide accurate and complete information about the present complaint, past illnesses, hospitalizations, any medications taken, including over-the-counter products and dietary supplements, any allergies or sensitivities and other matters related to your health status.
- Make it known whether the course of treatment and what is expected of the patient is clearly understood.
- Follow the treatment plan established by the physician, including the instructions of nurses and other health professional as they carry out the physician’s orders.
- Keep appointments and notify the surgery center or physician when unable to keep an appointment.
- Accept responsibility for any actions resulting from the refusal to follow treatment or physician’s orders.
- Accept and ensure that the financial obligations of care are fulfilled as promptly as possible.
- Follow the surgery center policies and procedures.
- To provide a responsible adult to provide transportation home and to remain with him/her as directed by the provider or as indicated on discharge instructions.
- Behave respectfully towards and be considerate of the rights of other patients, visitors, and surgery center personnel.
- Be respectful of personal property and that of other persons in the surgery center.
- Pierce Street Same Day Surgery (PSSDS) strives to provide excellent patient care and service. If you should have a concern or a complaint, please tell us so we can work to satisfy your needs. Ask to speak to the Supervisor or the Director of Nursing.