ICan a doctor refuse to treat a patient whom he's treating for the past 3 yrs just bcoz his wife had a minor spat with the patient's daughter ??? The patient was'nt involved N niether was the doctor but his wife insisted he doesnt see the patient ???
2006-08-26 08:06:14 · 10 answers · asked by Rosy 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
Rajesh is right treat the patient...leave everything else out of the equation.
2006-08-26 08:16:26 · answer #1 · answered by Tabor 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A physician is bound by law to treat patients in acute, emergent situations. However, just as a patient can "fire" their doctor, doctors can "fire" their patients for any or no reason. It would be unethical to treat someone if there were personal issues in the absence of an emergency. I would recommend finding another physician.
2006-08-26 15:21:45 · answer #2 · answered by Don B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The doctor should have the least human decency to talk about his wife's insecurity and do what he knows best...to save people's life. If not that then refer the patient to the doctor who doesnt carry personal emotional baggages to work places.
2006-08-26 15:15:04 · answer #3 · answered by savio 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe a doctor can refuse to see any patient he chooses, after referring the patient elsewhere.
2006-08-26 15:10:38 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, the doctor gets to choose who he wants to do business with or not; you have the same option to choose your doctor. As for the ethics of it, let's just say the medical profession, as well as law and business, are lacking.
2006-08-26 15:13:51 · answer #5 · answered by Mike S 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think its ethics but professionalism here.
With insurance problems as they are, I might understand why.
I'm sure he has the right to refuse. Just as you would be smart to find another Dr..
Remember he loses 75 to 100 dollars per visit (15minuets).
Vengeance is yours! :)
2006-08-26 15:24:53 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think if a doctor does not want to treat you it is in your best interest to be seen by someone else. He could kill you!
2006-08-26 15:12:51 · answer #7 · answered by alberto 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
treat the patient at all cost.
2006-08-26 15:09:36 · answer #8 · answered by Rajesh G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
normally, a doctor's personal life should have absolutely no decision on who he treats and doesn't treat
2006-08-26 15:49:03 · answer #9 · answered by Kremer 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes he can and it is better that he tell you!
2006-08-26 15:12:21 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋