A 32-year-old member asked:
might it be that a doctor refuse to see a patient?
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Dr. Richard Bensinger answered
Ophthalmology 52 years experience
Yes in private offic: A patient with disruptive behavior, a bad history with a particular doctor or who is known to be a drug seeker, can be refused treatment. There are some constraints in ers and community clinics mostly requiring evaluation for stability. Some also require insurance or cash payment as a precondition.
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