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Can a doctor take custody of a patient and refuse them visitors if they are ill enough and they see it as their best interest?
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∙ 14y ago
"Taking custody", though it would probably not be called that, would require a hearing, as in such cases of a person being committed to a psychiatric hospital or asylum.
Simply denying visitors can be done under certain circumstances, such as the patient being actually in surgery, or recovering in ICU. Even in ICU though, there is typically some type of visitation, even if greatly restricted.
There are some cases where a specific visitor is denied. The visitor may have a history of agitating the patient, or the patient has requested the doctor to bar him/her.
If you feel that someone is being held incommunicado and/or restrained against their will, you should seek an attorney in your local area. They can advise as to how best to go about verifying that the patient's wishes and/or rights are being respected.
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