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Patient ResponsibilitiesAs a patient at Northwestern Medical Center, you have the following responsibilities:
You have the responsibility to provide the hospital with all information necessary to the administration of your care.
This information includes your past medical history, hospitalizations, medications, and other matters relating to your health, as well as financial and health insurance information necessary for processing your bill.
You have the responsibility to cooperate with those involved in your care, and to respect and follow reasonably administered instructions from them.
You have the responsibility to communicate with those involved in your care, including asking questions if medical instructions are not clear to you and reporting unexpected changes in your condition.
You have the responsibility to keep your appointments at the hospital and to telephone when you cannot keep them.
You have the responsibility to be considerate of other patients, and to see that your visitors are as well. Particular attention should be paid to rules relating to visiting hours, noise, smoking, and the use of personal electrical appliances.
You have the responsibility to assure that the financial obligations of your care are fulfilled as promptly as possible.
If you wish to discuss these rights and responsibilities further, please contact: NMC Social Services 802-524-1082
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