Patient Responsibilities

A. You are responsible for providing information about your health, including past illnesses, hospital stays, and the use of medicine.

B. You are responsible for asking questions when you do not understand information or instructions. If you believe you cannot follow through with your treatment, you are responsible for informing your doctor or the health care professional.

C. You and your visitors are responsible for being considerate of the needs of the patients, staff, and the hospital.

D. You are responsible for providing information for insurance and for working with Lauderdale Community Hospital, when needed, to arrange payment.

E. You are responsible for recognizing the effect of lifestyles on your personal health. Your health depends not just on your hospital care but on the decisions you make in your daily life.