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It is anticipated that patients will follow the treatment plan recommended by the physician responsible for their care. Patients are responsible for the consequences if they refuse treatment or do not follow their physician's instructions. Patients are expected to ensure that the financial obligations for their healthcare are met. Patients are expected to follow hospital regulations affecting their care and conduct. Patients should be considerate of the rights of other patients and hospital personnel. They are asked to assist in the control of noise and limit the number of visitors to no more than two at one time. In special circumstances, visitation may be inadvisable on a temporary basis. The patient is expected to provide information about past illnesses, hospitalization medication and other matters relating to health history that need to be known by those involved in the patient treatment.