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What is the difference between clinical medicine and mbbs degree?
Clinical Medicine is a discipline. MBBS is the Bachelor degree and MD / MS is Post Graduate degree within the the Discipline of Clinical Medicine. Likewise Oral Medicine is another discipline in which BDS is the Bachelor degree and MDS is PG degree.
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 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.
Can a doctor tell someone that another patient has a disease?
No. It is against the doctor/patient confidentiality agreement.
Can a Doctor ask another patient anything about you?
A doctor CANNOT ask another patient or anyone else anything about you, without your permission.
Can a doctor request medical records from another doctor?
Yes, a doctor can request medical records from another doctor with the patient's consent.
What does MS mean after my doctor's name?
It means your physician has an MD, a "Medical Degree" in allpathic medicine. He also has an MS, a Master's of Science degree. In other words, he is a doctor of medicine and he has a master's degree in some science discipline as well.
Can a osteopathic doctor admit a patient to a hospital?
Absolutely! A physician with a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) or Doctor of Medicine degree (MD) can admit patients to a hospital.
Can a patient get another pain doctor if they are denial of treatment?
Did you mean : Can a patient ask for to change his clinical doctor if this doctor deny to treat you ? If so, please ask again with another terms. You may use the example above. ( I understand that, obviously, you have the right to require another doctor in this situation)
Can a doctor turn a patient in to Protective Services?
Yes, a doctor is required to turn a patient in, if the doctor has knowledge that the patient is committing physical or sexual abuse of another person. The doctor - patient relationship is protected except in cases where abuse is involved. The rules vary somewhat by state.
Are you a doctor if you have a doctorate?
Having a doctorate degree does not necessarily mean that you are a medical doctor. The title "doctor" is commonly used for individuals who have earned a doctorate in a specific field, such as a PhD in a scientific or academic discipline.
Is a doctor chosen by the patient who is the first doctor the patient sees responsible for making referrals for further treatment by a specialist or for hospitalization?
If the doctor believes treatment by a specialist or hospitalization is necessary, yes, he is responsible for making those recommendations to the patient. The patient is ultimately the one who will either accept or reject those recommendations, and could seek a second opinion from another doctor if he or she chooses. If the patient accepts the advice of the first doctor, the doctor will make the referrals.
