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Yes, they can. Certain doctors only want a limited number of patients. Having too many patients can be overwhelming and hard for doctor's to remember your history. If they have a smaller list of patients, they would be more informed of what you might need and provide better treatment from knowing and remembering your history instead of reading over it briefly in your chart before they knock on the door to your exam room. Doctors who have limited patients show me that they actually care for their patients and spend more time with them instead of loading up their schedules with all of these people everyday, rushing from one exam room to another. It makes me think that they are just there to make the money.
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Can a Doctor Who drops a patient inform other doctors not to take this person as a new patient?
He can recommend them not to accept the new patient but he can not share information as to why. And a doctor most-likely wouldn't do this.
If a patient has not been seen in a doctor office after 3 years are they considered a new patient?
yes!
Doctor-patient ratio in New Zealand?
420:1
Does doctor have to transfer a hospitalized patient?
Yes and no. The doctor is employed by the patient or his representative. If a patient decides to employ a different doctor then that new doctor can take over care of the patient whenever he or she chooses to do so (the new doc does not have to accept the patient). If that new doctor is at a different facility (hospital or nursing home) and agrees to accept the transfer then the patient can compel a transfer. The vast majority of times the old doctor and the transferring facility will cooperate and assist in this process, however, they do not need to do so. They can leave it up to the patient to find and arrange for the accepting doctor and facility and to arrange transport. Also, the transport may or may not be covered by insurance depending on the situation. So yes, if a patient wants to leave one facility and go to another or merely switch doctors he or she has the right to do so. But no, the current doctor is under no obligation to do this for the patient or even be helpful.
The doctor gives a new life to patient Justify this statement?
a doctor does not give a new life,,he offers service to maintain life as much stable as possible
My new family doctor told me that she doesnt want to take me on as a patient because she felt uncomfortable treating my issues Is this allowed?
A doctor with a private practice is not obligated to treat or take on a patient if they are uncomfortable treating them for any reason.
Can your doctor hand the patient his own medical records when moving?
Absolutely. The patient is entitled to see all parts of their records except for psychotherapy notes. And the doctor is wise to release those records to the patient when they move their practice -- it saves everyone time in responding to requests for records from the new doc.
When was Process of a New Decline created?
Process of a New Decline was created on 2009-06-01.
Can a doctor refuse treatment based on age and type of insurance?
A doctor has the right to refuse to accept a new patient except on the grounds of discrimination. After under a doctor's care, the doctor must provide care unless the doctor terminates the relationship with sufficient notice "long in advance". However, Under the EMTALA law, a doctor and/or hospital is obligated to get a patient evaluated and stabilized in a medical emergency situation.
Primary purpose of the health record?
The primary purpose - is to provide a list of the patients medical history and treatment. This is useful in determining a course of treatment for illnesses or diseases the patient has. The medical record can be moved with the patient if they change address or doctor - so the new doctor can see what treatments the patient has had. It's also useful to find out if the patient is allergic to any medications.
What would you do if your patient says he does not like you?
Help them find a new practioner that they are more comfortable with. Let's face it, not all of us get along with everyone else, if this is a doctor/patient relationship it is important for the dr and the patient to trust each other.
Does a doctor have a right to take away your medication when writing a new prescription is going to be written?
Yes the doctor can do this if he/she feels the medication is no longer needed, or that it may cause a patient harm.
