Patients and the public – Your responsibilities

June 11, 2013

  • You should recognise that you can make a significant contribution to your own and your family’s good health and well-being and take 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.

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