If patients has rights, they also must have responsibilities. These responsibilities must be carried out by the patient strictly to ensure the accuracy of the test. These may include the following:
- To comply with test requirements (eg, fasting, special preparations, medications, enemas) and to inform the clinician if they are unable to do so.
- To report active or chronic disease conditions that may alter test outcomes, be adversely affected by the testing process, or pose a risk to health care providers (eg, HIV, hepatitis).
- To keep appointments for diagnostic procedures and follow-up testing.
- To disclose drug and alcohol use as well as use of supplements and herbal products despite being informed that these products could affect test outcomes (eg, erroneous test results).
- To disclose allergies and past history of complications or adverse reactions to tests. Example: Reaction to contrast materials.
- To report any adverse effects attributed to tests and procedures after being advised regarding signs and symptoms of such.
- To supply specimens that are their own.
- To report visual or hearing impairments or inability to read, write, or understand English.
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