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.
A psych patient, I think, can refuse getting a treatment like any other patient, unless he endangers himself.
Yes, a surgeon can refuse to operate on a patient for various reasons, such as ethical concerns, lack of expertise, or if the patient's condition poses a high risk.
only if the patient is black or mexican
You have tasty syrup preparations available in market, to be used for children. For older children and adults you have small tablets and or capsules to be swallowed. At times you get adults who refuse to swllow the capsules or tablets. Then you can mix the powder from capsule with honey and then give it to the patient.
The nursing home has to have a valid reason to refuse a patient. Refusing a patient because they have Downs Syndrome would not be valid.
A health department can refuse a person service. They can refuse for different reasons.
You can refuse any treatment you like, its your body.
You should refuse to answer - and end the call. Patient confidentiality is paramount - regardless of who the patient is !
Thank the Dr. for providing the patient care and leave the room. Done.
No. He can refuse further treatment but killing the patient is not legal or recommended.
They cannot refuse "after-the-fact."
As long as a patient is in need of help fast, it doesn't matter who works there.