Patient Responsibilities
The NHS belongs to all of us. There are things that we can all do for ourselves and for one another to help it work effectively, and to ensure resources are used responsibly:
You should recognise that you can make a significant contribution to your own, and your family's, good health and well-being, and take some personal responsibility for it.
You should register with a GP practice - the main point of access to NHS care.
You should treat NHS staff and other patients with respect and recognise that causing a nuisance or disturbance on NHS premises could result in prosecution.
You should provide accurate information about your health, condition and status.
You should keep appointments, or cancel within reasonable time. Receiving treatment within the maximum waiting times may be compromised unless you do.
You should follow the course of treatment which you have agreed, and talk to your Clinician if you find this difficult.
You should participate in important public health programmes such as vaccination.
You should ensure that those closest to you are aware of your wishes about organ donation.