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Old 11-21-2013, 11:02 AM
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Originally Posted by doubleagle15 View Post
My doctor didn't give me an option. He said report for the test and left the room.
You always have the right to refuse treatment. It may not be in your best interest, and the doctor also has the right to refuse you as a patient (except in emergency situations), but you do have that right. Any treatments are/should be open to discussion/questions about necessity, reason, alternatives, etc.

Some doctors used to take offense at questioning as challenging their competence/authority. This is changing, and now most welcome (or at least do not get huffy) at questions, as they recognize patients' desire to become more proactive/involved in decisions about their medical care.

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