Patient Rights and Responsibilities

Our staff have the right to work in a safe environment free from violence of any form, verbal or physical. We employ a Zero Tolerance approach to this type of behaviour and it results in immediate removal from our practice list.

You Have the Right to be:

  • Treated with dignity and courtesy.
  • Given a choice in your care whenever possible.
  • Given the opportunity to ask questions about your treatment, and to refuse treatment if you so wish.
  • Offered an interpreter if necessary.
  • Given a choice about taking part in research and training.

You Are Responsible for:

  • Making and keeping appointments.
  • Notifying the surgery as soon as possible if unable to keep your appointment.
  • Contacting the surgery to check on results of tests.
  • Ordering repeat prescriptions in adequate time.
  • Informing us of any change of name, address or telephone number.
  • Turning off mobile phones while attending appointments.
  • Behaving in an acceptable manner.