Patient Autonomy or Physician Liability? How to Navigate When Patients Dictate Care

By - Last Updated: August 20, 2025
Patient Autonomy or Physician Liability? How to Navigate When Patients Dictate Care

When a patient demands non-standard treatment, clinicians must decide carefully whether to deny or provide it. Dr. MedLaw returns to advise how doctors can protect themselves legally, no matter what choice they make.

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