Patient responsibility
As a patient, you have the responsibility:
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to make full and complete disclosure of your medical history and symptoms before and during the course of treatment
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to furnish information necessary to determine your ability to pay for services provided
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to cooperate fully with the people caring for you
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to respect the rights of other patients
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to understand your health problems to your satisfaction
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to be honest and direct with the people caring for you; and
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to notify your doctor about any unexpected changes in your health