Question 55 · LDEK · Second medical opinion
Does the doctor have the right to resist the patient’s will to seek medical advice from another doctor?
- A. yes, they have such right because the patient concluded a therapeutic contract with them.
- B. yes, because the chosen-by-the-patient doctor bears full responsibility.
- C. yes, only the doctor decides in that matter.
- D. no, the patient have the right to consult another doctor.
- E. yes, the patient does not have the right to consult another doctor.
Hint
Recall what the Code says about a doctor's reaction when the patient wants another doctor's view.
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