Your Responsibilities as a Patient

At Ti-Tree Family Doctors we believe that good medical care arises from the partnership between doctor and patient.

We support doctors who give their patients the information that enables them to make the best choices for the healthcare of themselves and their families.

Your responsibilities in this partnership include the following:

• To provide all information to your doctor regarding your past history and current problem
• To carry out tests or see specialists as agreed with your doctor OR let your doctor know if you do not plan to carry out tests or see specialists as advised
• To follow up your test results
• To let your doctor know if you are unhappy with any aspect of your care
• To let your doctor know if your symptoms persist, or if you are not feeling better
• To check your prescriptions and medications – read the label. Are you taking the correct medication at the right time?