The patient shall ensure that he or she understands the purpose and cost of any proposed investigation or treatment before deciding to accept it. The patient shall insist upon explanations until adequately informed and consult with all relevant persons before reaching the decision. The patient shall accept all the consequences of the patient's own informed decisions. The patient shall establish a stable relationship with and follow the treatment determined by the health professional primarily responsible for the patient's care. The patient shall so conduct himself or herself so as not to interfere with the well being or rights of other patients or providers of health care.
Every individual has a responsiblity to accept all preventive measures sanctioned by law.
A patient is encouraged to have a family doctor, dentist and pharmacist to ensure that there is continuing health care for the patient and the patient's family. A patient shall not misuse health care facilities. Every individual has the responsiblity to ensure that resources are spent wisely on social and health services.