Can a doctor refuse "Professional attendance" to me because I refuse to take a drug he would like me to take?
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Yes. He probably doesn't want to be responsible for the outcome if you aren't taking his advice. Have you spoken to him/her about alternate treatments or medications? Maybe there is a nutritional route you could take? If you can't come to some type of compromise, you may just have to see someone else - even if it means a bus ride to another part of town. In this day and age of medical malpractice suits, he's probably covering his posterior. That, or he just doesn't like it when people disagree with him. Either way, he can refuse service. Sounds like you'd be happier with someone else anyway, hon. Good luck.
He's made a diagnosis of what he feels you need. You refuse. Next choice is see another doctor.
unfortunately they can do that
self experience here
Yes, a medical practice can end your relationship. You went to the doctor for a medical condition. He/she made a diagnosis. You refused to do the treatment he prescribed--so there's no sense in continuing the relationship.
I'm not sure why you would refuse to take WARFARIN? When a doctor prescribes a blood thinner, it's for a serious condition. You may not be able to go back to this doctor, but you need to re-think your treatment refusal.
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yes just like any other business they have a right to refuse service. have you ever heard the saying you can only help those who want to help themselves? He probably feels as though you don't care enough to listen to him so he shouldn't waste his time on you. I hope you find another doc!
yea. he can do that. either take the drug or find someone else in another town. good luck.
Don't play Doc Shauna and think you know everything. Your health is nothing to mess with!
The doctor thinks you need a blood thinner, if you were suffering from thrombosis then is the best med for you. He might also be doing it because of his fear of your having a heart attack or stroke from a blood clot.
Now you know why he perscribed it. If you don't agree find another doctor. If you don't want another doctor you can just lie and tell him you took it. and toss them in the trash. But the question is who do you trust? If you don't trust him you need another doctor if you do trust him then talk with him about why you don't want to take it. If your worried about it because it was once used as a rat poison, then you should know that the dosage for killing rats is much higher than what you would be taking.
Is the spelling of the drug you do not take Warfin, or Warfarin? I've never heard of a drug Warfin (and I have a PDR that is less than two years old) ... Warfarin is a 'blood thinner' that is also sold as 'Coumadin' ... and doctors DO NOT prescribe any 'blood thinners' unless you have had or are at 'high risk' of STROKE or 'EMBOLISM' (blood clots in your veins and organs). Yes, they can 'refuse you service' if you refuse to take this medication ... because you are showing signs of 'wanting to die' because you are not taking a medication they feel is 'necessary' for you to LIVE. If you want you may make an appointment with another doctor (outside your neighborhood) ... but you will probably be given the same/similar prescripiton, and could be 'turned away' again and again if you 'refuse' to take your prescription. The doctors are 'protecting themselves' against your relatives suing them for 'malpractice' if you DIE because you 'don't want' the medicine they have prescribed.
It is within his realm totell you that. He wanted you to take this, and you won't, so how can he help you?
It is within your realm to talk to other doctors and even a pharmacist and see what they think about Warfin. They may agree with you or him.
It is still for YOU to decide whether you are going to do as the doctor says.
Read a lot about the DRUG on line. Good luck.
Yes. The Dr. (and the Medical Practice) can refuse service to "uncooperative" patients.
You CAN find another Dr. See if your insurance covers any alternative therapy. If not, your insurance may cover a second opinion, and you should do your research before choosing from which Dr. you will request the second opinion.
If you have DVT maybe you should rethink your refusal to take Warfarin.
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Yes a doctor can choose to not be your doctor.
He has made a diagnosis for you and prescribed medication on the basis of that diagnosis. You are refusing to follow his advice and he does not want to continue to be responsible for your medical care.
Warfarin is a blood thinner and one of the reasons for taking this is to prevent blood clots or stroke. It's a serious medication and I'm sure your physician had a solid medical reason to recommend it to you. He takes the issue so seriously that he is saying "If you won't follow my advice, I can't be your doctor anymore."
You may want to either get a second opinion or reconsider your refusal to take it.
Why are you against taking the prescribed medication to begin with? Although all prescription drugs are very harmful to your body sometimes they are necessary. I am surprised that the Dr. did not recommend an alternative medication. If you are someone that really is against taking medications try looking for some natural methods. Nattokinase is a well studied natural anticoagulant that may suit your interests, but I would follow up with another Dr. possibly a naturopath/homeopath. Anyway the long answer is the doctor can refuse to care for you for legal reasons, but they must in their letter give other physicians for you to see or help you find one so they do not have a patient abandonment suit. Hope it helps
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