Patient Responsibilities – Gnosall Surgery

To make a significant contribution to their own, and their family’s, good health and wellbeing, and take some personal responsibility for it
To treat NHS staff and other patients with respect and recognise that causing a nuisance or disturbance on NHS premises could result in prosecution
To provide accurate information about their health, condition and status
To keep appointments, or cancel within reasonable time
To follow the course of treatment which they have agreed, and talk to their clinician if they find this difficult
To participate in important public health programmes such as vaccination
To ensure that those closest to them are aware of their wishes about organ donation
To give feedback – both positive and negative – about the treatment and care they have received, including any adverse reactions they may have had