Patient's Responsibilities

As a person receiving mental health services in the Philadelphia area, you have a responsibility to assist in receiving the best care. You have the responsibility to:

• Participate, as fully as able, in your treatment. Strive toward:
  • Taking an active part in the development of your Service or Treatment Plan.
  • Telling staff what you need and want from your services.
  • Sharing information with staff that is relevant to your service.
  • Telling staff if you are not satisfied with services or you feel that you have been treated unfairly.
• Respect the rights of other consumers and staff.
• Respect the rules established by the agency where you receive services; speak out if you feel the rules are unreasonable.
• Give staff the opportunity to resolve problems.

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