I just received a letter from my doctor, saying this.
2007-08-11 12:23:50 · 10 answers · asked by allspiceglitter 3 in Health ➔ Other - Health
yes
2007-08-11 12:27:57 · answer #1 · answered by spider87654 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, especially if you are on Medicare, or are going to a clinic paid for by taxpayers.
My adopted son didn't get an operation on time & lost the vision in one eye because his birth mom didn't schedule followup visits, & he got dropped from the doctor.
2007-08-11 19:28:43 · answer #2 · answered by embroidery fan 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think he used the word "condemn". I'm sure he merely said that if you didn't trust his opinion and didn't follow up that you should see a different physician. Don't worry about it...just find yourself another doctor. I can say that it was rude for them to put that on paper, usually it's just said casually when you call, or they would continue to say they're booked and maybe you'd like to try someone else who is available.
2007-08-11 19:28:42 · answer #3 · answered by sophieb 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think they can - I think medical providers can choose not to have you as a patient if they feel that you are going against their advice or if you are a threat to them or something (like a stalker or just after drugs). Not saying you're doing that of course - :)
Probably he's just worried that you'll get sicker or not get better if you don't do the follow up visits & he doesn't want to be responsible. So yeah, I think he can.
2007-08-11 19:29:05 · answer #4 · answered by neffykitty 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, they can say that you are being removed from their patient list due to non compliance with their recommendations. They don't want to be sued and a patient who doesn't follow the doctors orders can wind up being a large liability as well as taking valuable time from other patients who are more cooperative.
2007-08-11 19:34:20 · answer #5 · answered by Mama Mia 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've never heard something like that, but I guess your doctor can: this is a free country, you can pick any doctor you like, so i guess your doctor can chosose any patient he likes---even though, this one I never heard of happening to another person
2007-08-11 19:35:15 · answer #6 · answered by What Will The Spill Kill? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, It might depend on what the follow up visists were for, Possible if you had something seriously wrong with you and you just neglected to follow up on it, on purpose. He washed his hands of it. He can not help if you don't see him. And he has other patience to care for.
2007-08-11 19:34:59 · answer #7 · answered by fuzzykitty 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, unfortunately they can. They are out to treat and make money. You not showing, cost them money and a spot someone else could have utilized. SORRY!
2007-08-11 19:28:43 · answer #8 · answered by Laura Z 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
gosh. that is really odd , no a docter shouldn't do that.. you have the right to visit whenever you want
2007-08-11 19:29:37 · answer #9 · answered by koolsurfergirl88 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah
2007-08-11 20:09:25 · answer #10 · answered by •´`·.·´`•Mother.To`·.Be•´`·.·´`• 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋