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To show respect and consideration for other
patients, families, visitors, and personnel of the center.
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To provide the center with an accurate and
complete medical history about present complaints, past illnesses, hospitalizations,
surgeries, existence of advance directives, medications, and other pertinent data
to the best of your knowledge.
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To provide accurate and complete demographic
information, to include insurance information and changes of address.
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To assure that the financial obligations for
health care rendered are paid.
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To accept consequences of your actions if
you refuse a treatment or procedure.
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To ask questions, particularly when you do
not understand a direction, procedure, or other information given
by your doctor or health care team member.
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To follow the plan of treatment recommended
by the doctor primarily responsible for your care and/or other personnel authorized
by the center to instruct patients.
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To keep your appointment, if you anticipate
a delay or must cancel the scheduled procedure, it is your responsibility to notify
the center as soon as possible.
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To carry out preoperative instructions as
supplied by your physician and center.
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To help your doctor and nurse assess your pain.
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To discuss pain relief options with your doctor
and nurse.
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To ask for pain relief when pain first begins.
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