No. A doctor is working, hopefully, for the patient . . and makes recommendations based on their opinion and current medical knowledge. If a patient no longer wants the services of that doctor they can request a second or third opinion or change doctors, hospitals . . or not have any treatment at all. Treatment is a choice. However, if you have hired a doctor for their expertise in oncology . . and than chose not to listen to them . . than do not be surprised if the doctor no longer wishes to treat you. It is essential to find a doctor that you completely trust with your healthcare .. and if necessary can refer you to specialists and give you access to the best treatments possible. When you have cancer, finding the best doctor for you can make the difference between life an death.
2007-12-08 00:35:21
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answered by Panda 7
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Absolutely not. Nobody can force any patient to undergo any procedure or treatment. Doctors can reccomend the best options and offer suggestions, but in the end the decision lies with the patient about which treatment (if any) to undergo, unless that patient lacks the mental capacity to make his/her own decisions, in which case the person's spouse or next closest relative would make the decisions. The bottom line, though, is that nobody can be forced into any type of medical procedure unless in extreme cases in which it poses a risk to public health.
2007-12-07 18:03:28
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answered by Anonymous
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No. A gaurdian can force a minor to go through treatment, and a medical power of atty can make that decision for a mentally incompetant patient. But, a lucid adult can refuse any treatment
2007-12-07 16:23:58
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answered by Anonymous
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I would make it mandatory...it would prevent so called "sect" members or airheads from refusing treatment for themselves or their kids. Sorry I sound so harsh....of course people should have the choice to decide for themselves...but I am so hurt when someone is too scared to attempt treatment:( I mean, if someone is just completely depressed or scared and that's why they refuse treatment...shouldn't there be a way to still treat them..
2007-12-08 14:20:27
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answered by Anonymous
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I've never heard of such a law. Typically patients choose the best cancer treatment based on the medical, not legal, considerations.
2007-12-10 15:28:45
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answered by a 2
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No it isn't, with the exceptions given by Midnight. And should a patient choose to have treatment they can stop it at any time.
Doctors will tell you what, in your particular case and in their professional opinion, is the best course of action, likely to result in the best outcome. The decision to take it or not is yours
2007-12-07 21:59:15
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answered by lo_mcg 7
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No, there is no law. But, if it was a child and a parent refused, they could be taken to court to force the issue. The issue would be are the parents acting in the best interests of the child.
2007-12-08 01:07:01
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answered by Simmi 7
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Vegan diets hasnt been shown to artwork, atleast to not the quantity chemotherapy has. i'm an Atheist, and that i don't think in a afterlife, therefor i think i purely have this existence, so i might certainly do each and every thing to stay alive, notably the flaws that are maximum shown to artwork. Please have not got faith silly issues approximately western drugs being evil. do you recognize what option drugs been shown to artwork is named? drugs The definition of option drugs is drugs the two shown to not artwork, or not yet examined
2016-12-10 16:09:37
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answered by ? 4
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It is never mandatory to undergo treatment for any illness.
2007-12-07 16:25:02
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answered by Greg J 2
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If they are an adult they can accept or refuse treatment, it is their choise and thier body.
2007-12-07 19:29:51
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answered by Anonymous
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