Temple University Hospital - Patient & Visitor Guide

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Refusing Treatment • As a patient, you are responsible for your actions if you refuse treatment or do not follow treatment instructions.

Charges • As a patient, you are responsible for paying for the health care that you received as promptly as possible.

Compliance • You are expected to follow the treatment plans suggested by healthcare professionals caring for you while in the hospital and to work with them in developing that plan so you can comply with it during your hospital stay and when you return home.

NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY Temple University Health System hospitals do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or financial status. This policy extends to all services, programs and employment.

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