Doctor Responsibilities:

 

• Explain diseases, treatments and results in an easy-to-understand way.

• Listen to my patients’ feelings and questions and help them make decisions about their care.

• Keep treatments, discussions and records private.

• Provide 24 hour access to medical care and same day appointments, whenever possible.

• Provide instructions on how to meet your health care needs when the office is not open.

• To care for you to the best of my abilities based on my understanding of current

• medical methods available.

• Give my patients clear directions about medicines and other treatments.

• Send my patients to trusted experts, if needed.

• End every visit with clear instructions about expectations, treatment goals and future plans.

 

Patient Responsibilities

 

• Ask questions, share your feelings and be part of your care.

• Be honest about your history, symptoms and other important information about your health.

• Tell your doctor about any changes in your health and wellbeing.

• Take all of your medicine and follow your doctor’s advice.

• Make healthy decisions about your daily habits and lifestyle.

• Prepare for and keep scheduled visits or reschedule visits in advance whenever possible.

• Call your doctor first with all problems, unless it is a medical emergency.

• End every office visit with a clear understanding of your doctor’s expectations, treatment goals and future plans for you.