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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.

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Can a doctor refuse to see a 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


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.


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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 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.


If a patient has chondromalacia patella which doctor should they see?

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Can you write a sentence using the word patient?

The doctor replied, sorry I can't chat now, I have a patient to see.


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Hospitals and treatment centers (both in-patient and out-patient) and therapy session, usually.