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Kathy
Lv 5
Kathy asked in Politics & GovernmentLaw & Ethics · 11 hours ago

Can a doctor dismiss a patient from his practice if she refuses to believe something well-proven that relates to his field?

or at least could the doctor kick her out for refusing to do what he told her to do in a factual lecture?

Updated 11 hours ago:

not necessarily during an appointment of hers

Updated 7 hours ago:

Again, can he kick her out if she informs him that she refuses to believe something that's extremely relevant to his specialty?

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  • RICK
    Lv 7
    55 mins ago

    Yes they can

    Just like a patient can stop seeing a Dr because they don't like his advice a Dr can refuse to see a patient who doesn't follow their advice

  • Anonymous
    7 hours ago

    Again, YES

    a doctor can dismiss a patient for anything that is not illegal discrimination (ie based on race, religion, etc).

    i recently had an alleged doctor dismiss me because I am low income due to being severely disabled and can't afford to pay for physical therapy, that I can actually do on  my own for free at home.   He insisted I had to pay someone to do PT by phone with me.  I've done PT about 4 times in the past, it was only a waste of time and money....all things I can do on my own for free.

    I don't believe you have to pay for PT for it to be effective...he insists you do.

  • 8 hours ago

    Yes, for causing disturbance and not following orders. Also called non-compliance. 

  • Anonymous
    11 hours ago

    Why would someone continue to see a doctor if they don't want to follow his instructions and advice or take the medications he prescribes?

    But yes, a doctor can refuse to see patients who refuse treatment.

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  • 11 hours ago

    yes.  doctor has the right to refuse to treat patients who do not or will not follow advice.

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