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Is there any reason a Doctor should refuse to let a patient have a MRI?
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∙ 8y ago
Yes, if it was an unnecessary procedure.
For example if a standard x-ray or ultrasound image would be adequate to provide the needed information at much lower cost than an MRI. Also in cases where no image of any kind was needed to diagnose the problem.
In addition . If you have metal or electronic devices in your body such as artificial joints or heart valves, a pacemaker or rods
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If you were called by a reporter and asked questions about the celebrity patient?
You should refuse to answer - and end the call. Patient confidentiality is paramount - regardless of who the patient is !
Can a doctor refuse care after he has done surgery?
The entire process should be made clear before the surgery is done. Sometimes the surgeon will only do the surgery and the family doctor or another doctor is responsible for all followup. Such a procedure should be made clear to the patient before the surgery. It is important that a family member or other person go with the patient to surgery to obtain follow up information. Frequently the patient is dazed and does not understand followup instructions. You should have written instructions for followup care that you received following surgery. That should tell you which medical personnel you are to use.
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.
What do you say if the doctor says you have to accompany your patient to a procedure that may take up to 90 minutes?
I would acknowledge the doctor's instruction and confirm that I will be there to accompany the patient during the procedure. I might ask for more information about what will be involved in the procedure and how I can support the patient during that time.
If a patient asks a doctor to only contact her at work should the doctor honor that request?
Yes, I think that a doctor should acknowledge and honor just about anything a patient says. If the patient is ignored or feels ignored, then the doctor needs to try to help the patient so they can keep the patient with his/her services. I have had a patient that threatened to sue the hospital because I called her to late at night. All patients should be Honored and Respected. J. Idol, MD Neurologist NC
Can a doctor ask for some of the pills that he prescribed to a patient?
no he should not
When a doctor should have treated a patient but did not it can sometimes be called this?
Neglegance. :)
Who should be given patient information and under what circumstances?
doctor
A doctor should be contacted if a patient taking dapsone has what side effect?
A doctor should be contacted immediately if a rash develops.
Which doctor should you go for?
There is no particular answer to this question except, you should go to any doctor that feels right for you. If you need a doctor for a specific reason, then find a doctor who can help you for that reason. Hope I can help!
If a patient has chondromalacia patella which doctor should they see?
Orthopaedic surgeon
Can a medical assistant tell a patient why he is getting blood work or should the doctor be the one to tell them?
the doctor
