2007-01-10 12:40:30 · 4 answers · asked by ISU 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
I think a doctor's responsibility extends to anything that has to do with the health problem that the patient consults with him/her... This includes educating the patient and his family regarding the disease condition...
Short of becoming a 'Superman' for the patient...... he should do everything within his power, to save or treat the patient. His responsibility towards the patient goes beyond the clinic.!
2007-01-10 13:01:41 · answer #1 · answered by Marla82 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
whew. Good question. When we entrust our health to a doctor's care, we expect that doctor to find out what's wrong. But sometimes the diagnosis is not obvious. It may not be fair to expect a doctor to spend hours researching a problem. Fair or not, they can't possibly spend all the time required sometimes, even though they may want to. There are just too many patients. But a doctor can help you to do some of the necessary research. I think we have no choice but to take some responsibility for our own diagnosis and care. Based on your symptoms, I think the doctor should give you a list of keywords to search for your own possible diagnosis, as well as a list he/she has prepared on various methods of approaching your search. You may hire a researcher at $10/hr if you want. After you find some possible diagnoses, your doctor can run tests to rule out some of the possibilities, or confirm a diagnosis, and you'll feel empowered that you took some responsibility for your own health.
Here's to your health!
2007-01-10 12:59:14 · answer #2 · answered by itry007 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Responsibility to what exactly? Confidentiality, Treatment, Referrals?
2007-01-10 12:56:35 · answer #3 · answered by Shelty K 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is quite vague. Can you be more specific?
2007-01-10 12:46:29 · answer #4 · answered by greydoc6 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋