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If it is not your family doctor, then yes. Most of the time it depends on what is wrong with you. For instance if you go to the hospital with a broken bone, they can't refuse to treat you. They have to treat you because it's a relative emergency. If you go to a Doctor Who isn't your family doctor because you have a cold, then they could possibly refuse to treat you.
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Can dr refuse out patient care to a patient he treated in the er?
only if the patient is black or mexican
What can a nurse do if the patient refuse treatment and the doctor give treatment to the patient?
Thank the Dr. for providing the patient care and leave the room. Done.
If a patient does not have insurance and can't afford the surgery can the hospital refuse them?
Yes. While an emergency room can not refuse to treat anyone, a hospital is not obliged to provide non emergency surgery.
Can an injured person refuse first aid?
An injured person can refuse treatment. Although you should explain the consequences if they refuse treatment. For example, if somebody has a wound and they refuse treatment you should explain how it could get infected if not treated. However, if a patient has a possible injury to their head or is unable to make appropriate decisions due to a neurological condition then you could treat the patient but if you are a first aider then you should not treat the patient yourself and should contact 999 for further advice. As it is a grey area and can really depend on that specific case.
How can Dr's refuse medical treatment for serious heart issues?
Any competent patient, including a cardiologist, can choose not to get treatment for any condition.
What you need to do when the patient refuser to take the medication?
Patients have the right to refuse treatment. If they refuse anything (i.e. Medications) 1. Educate them first, let them know why it is important that they take/need it. 2. If they continue to refuse. Document it and notify the Dr. Immediately.
Can a psych patient refuse treatment?
A psych patient, I think, can refuse getting a treatment like any other patient, unless he endangers himself.
Can a dentist refuse to treat you?
If the dentist can demonstrate that he/she is not qualified to provide the proper service needed by someone with a particular disability, it is legal. For example, if a person required sedation, and the dentist was not trained in sedation, he could refer the patient to someone that was qualified. If the patient required care be provided in a hospital setting, and the dentist did not have hospital privileges, he could refuse. On the other hand, if the patient simply arrives in a wheelchair, the dentist cannot refuse to treat on that basis alone. All dental offices are required by the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) to be wheelchair accessible.
Can a doctor refuse to continue to see you as a patient if you include their prior bills in a bankruptcy?
In so many ways...who cares: Do you want to rely on a Dr who doesn't want you as a patient? Not a good move. At the very least, be prepared for a long wait, and then his requirement you have a whole set of very invasive (bend over and smile!) and expensive tests, before he can decide how to treat your runny nose.
Is there certain health problems that you should refuse to treat?
Yes, those where the best available treatment would cause more harm to the patient than the original problem.
Can a Consultant refuse to treat overweight people even if it means their condition will get worse?
it depend on what they're trying to treat. if it's obesity and it's regarding surgery. then yes, if the patient is too overweight it is a concern wether they will survive the surgery.
Can a nursing home refuse to take an elderly downs syndrome patient?
The nursing home has to have a valid reason to refuse a patient. Refusing a patient because they have Downs Syndrome would not be valid.
