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Yes, a doctor is not under an obligation to see someone.
However, in an emergency situation, such as at a hospital, they cannot refuse to take action to preserve life.
Bria Cummerata
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∙ 13y agoIf you are talking about a doctor in private practice, then yes, they can refuse to see anyone for any reason, just like in any other business. But a ED doctor, while working in the ED, cannot refuse treatment to anyone who comes in, unless they feel that they are endangering themselves.
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Can a doctor refuse to see a new patient?
Yes, a doctor is not under an obligation to see someone. However, in an emergency situation, such as at a hospital, they cannot refuse to take action to preserve life.
Can another doctor bill if that doctor did not see the patient?
i am sure it can't not if the doctor didn't see the patient
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.
Can a docttor refuse to see a patient if he thinks they are wasting tablets?
yes they can. It is a patients right and choice to refuse any drugs prescribed by a doctor. A doctor can technically, only advice the patient to take the medication. If the child is a minor than it is the adults choice.
Can a doctor refuse to release medical records even if the patient gives his/her permission to do so?
no they cant
Can a patient ask a doctor out on a date?
Yes but if the patient is a patient of that doctor, the doctor would HAVE to refuse. Doctors, like everyone else, have a rite to a private life and can go out on dates. However, the rules (for the doctor) are that the the relationship between a doctor and that doctor's patient must be professional, because doctors are in a position to take advantage of their patients (who may be feeling vulnerable).
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.
Can a doctor force a patient to have a surgery when they are looking for alternative ways to fix the problem?
No. A patient or responsible party must consent to the surgery. A doctor may stop treating you if you refuse his health care directions.
Can a Dr. refuse to treat a patient?
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.
Can physicians drop patients?
Yes, a doctor can refuse to continue on with a patient if the patient isn't being cooperative, such as missing appointments with the doctor, refusing to see a specialist, not taking medication as prescribed by the doctor (the patient has a right to request not to take certain medications if they feel there is too many side effects .. unless life-threatening.) For example: If a patient has been diagnosed with cancer that is not curable, but the doctor may want to prolong their life with chemo or radiation treatments and the patient would rather have what time they have as quality time and refuse this treatment the doctor will abide by the request of the patient involved. The doctor will still treat that patient to the best of his/her ability and is there to try to control pain (if necessary.) Most doctors will drop a patient if the patient is constantly argumentative, if the patient stops and starts their medications which may cause serious harm by doing so without permission of the doctor; disrupts the office or the patient asks for the help of the doctor, but refuses to follow direction from their doctor. The doctors are extremely busy and don't have time for any nonsense. I worked part-time for a psychologist who was extremely busy. If the patient missed more than two appointments he would warn them the first time, tell them the second time if it happened again without a 24 hour warning that the appointment couldn't be kept, he would refuse to keep them on as his patient. There are so many people that really want help, so doctors of any type don't want to clog up their time with patients who are argumentative and refuse to follow direction. I think that's fair. However, if the patient (no matter what their personality) goes into ER they have to be treated!
What steps and notification is required when a doctor drops a patient?
The doctor needs to notify the patient in writing. The doctor also need to see the patient for a period of time for emergencies. Typically, this is 4 weeks. Also, depending on the patient's insurance, the doctor may need to notify the insurance company too. It is a good idea for the doctor to also suggest some other doctors for the patient to see, or give a source for those.
Can doctor refuse to care for a healthy patient who is refusing testing?
Yes, but if its an emergancy they have to provide some sort of care no matter what.
