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If my family doctor refused to send me to a specialist and i do not agree what do i do?

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Dr. Gutti Rao answered

Specializes in Hospital-based practice

Seek another doctor: If you disagree with a doctor's recommendation, you have a right to change your doctor and ask his opinion.

Dr Fisher and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/3/2012

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