Do’s Don’t Do ask your patient’s permission to visit before you arrive Do wash your hands and sanitize them before you touch the patient or hand the patient something you’ve been touching. Do turn off your cell phone, or at least turn the ringer off. Do stay for a short time Do leave the room if the doctor or provider arrives to examine or talk to the patient Don’t enter the hospital if you have any symptoms that could be contagious Don’t bring outside food/fruits inside hospital for patients / patient’s attendants. The hospital server well balanced vegetarian meals. Don’t Smoke, consume alcohol and non-vegetarian food in the hospital premises Don’t bring flowers, bouquets for the patient Don’t attempt photography or video shoot in the hospital premises