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.