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Miami physician orders patients to get the shot or find another doctor
- h2odragon 5y agocontrast: "As a doctor, here’s my message to anyone who thinks it’s OK to deny medical treatment to those unvaccinated against Covid" https://www.rt.com/op-ed/533903-medical-treatment-denial-unvaccinated-covid/ https://www.rt.com/op-ed/533903-medical-treatment-denial-unv... I, personally, support anyone's right to offer or refuse services to others solely on their own judgement; but that extends to removing any privilege doctors have to prescribe treatments or assert any authority over anyone. I'll take responsibility for my own health, thank you, and possibly consult 'em for an more informed perspective if theres any I can find to trust.
- nradov 5y agoActual laws vary by state, but there are generally restrictions on how physicians can "fire" existing patients. They have to provide reasonable notice and give the patient an opportunity to find another doctor. Otherwise the physician can be liable for patient abandonment, a form of medical malpractice. https://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/what-patient-abandonment.html https://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/what-patient-abandon...