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No, unless the a patient is in a coma or the parents told the doctor not to tell the minor child
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This greatly depends on the issue. If you ASK for information on the topic, and the doctor refuses to grant you the information - this is illegal. However, a doctor might simply not even tell you (if you didn't ask, he doesn't have to tell you).
What else can I help you with?
Can a lab withhold lab results from a patient?
No, a lab cannot withhold lab results from a patient as it is the patient's legal right to access their own medical information.
Does a doctor have to release medical records if you owe them money?
Yes they do. Under HIPAA, the caregiver may not withhold patient information because of non-payment.
Can a doctor sued for malpractice reveal medical information about patient?
A doctor can be sued for breaking doctor/patient confidentiality.
Can minors request doctors to withhold information from parents in nh?
Technically they can, though some may refuse. You can get a court order to have them withhold the information and legally they are bound not to. In my professional opinion you should just inform your parents about. If you are vehemently against it your doctor will most likely withhold it.
Where does a doctor examen a patient?
A doctor asks the patient to describe the reason for their visit. From that information, the doctor will examine the areas of the body pertinent to the complaint.
What is the future tense of withhold?
The future tense of "withhold" is "will withhold." For example, "I will withhold the information until further notice."
Who should be given patient information and under what circumstances?
doctor
Can a Doctor Who drops a patient inform other doctors not to take this person as a new patient?
He can recommend them not to accept the new patient but he can not share information as to why. And a doctor most-likely wouldn't do this.
Can hospitals withhold laboratory results from patients in Ca?
Absolutely not. It would be unethical. They can only withhold information if it was someone other than you. This is the HIPPA regulation. Think about it...why would Doctors not tell there patients that they have cancer? They are suppose to diagnose and treat the patient. Cancer can spread and the patient can die and the faimily will sue for malpractice.
Can a doctor discuss patients with another patient?
No. In Australia there are rules against the amount of information a doctor can tell anyone. And normally talking about another patient to a patient is unacceptable and can be severely punished.
What document provides information on a patients diagnosis?
Both Doctor's prescription, test reports provide information on a patient's diagnosis. After examination of the patient, the Doctor writes down the diagnosis which is called prescription. When the Doctor opts for test, the test report also provides information about the diagnosis.
Can a patient have a doctor change some information in her medical record that she finds is incorrect?
Yes. Talk to the doctor about it.
