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 Patient Advocacy 
Physician/Patient Statement of Mutual Commitment by Richard & Annette Bloch 
  Submitted By: Richard Bloch

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WE SUGGEST YOU DISCUSS THIS WITH YOUR PHYSICIAN


Cancer is a complex disease with numerous treatment options. Often there is
only one opportunity for success. Effective treatment requires effort by both
the patient and physician. A clear understanding of what each can expect of
the other will help. Thoughts and feelings of the doctor are transmitted
neurologically affecting the health of the patient.


Patient Commitment:
1. I will do everything in my power to assist in my healing.

2. I will keep all my appointments on time, listen attentively and follow the
agreed-upon treatment to the letter.

3. I will keep you informed of any problems or questions.

4. I will keep you informed of any therapy or medications I take.

5. I will let you know about my concerns or worries that may affect my
medical condition.

6. I will consciously choose to believe in our ability to make a difference
in the healing process.

Physician Commitment:
1. I will be honest with you in stating facts and optimistic when sharing
judgment. (I will not state as a fact anything I do not know to be a fact.)


2. I will work with you to discover the very latest information known in my
specialty for your particular disease and to identify medical and community
information sources beyond my specialty.


3. I will not speak for any discipline other than my own. If I am uncertain,
I will refer you to a qualified physician who might help.


4. I will listen attentively, and give sufficient time to courteously answer
all your questions, in order that I might treat the “whole person”.


5. I will respect your right to make an informed decision and abide by it.


6. I will consciously choose to believe in our ability to make a difference
in the healing process.  
 


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  • R.A. Bloch Cancer Foundation
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