Physicians refusing to treat AIDS patients
Should a physician who refuses to treat an AIDS patient be suspended from an organization's medical staff?
Why or why not?
Asked on 4/07/08, 2:17 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Vaseem Hadi
Rendigs, Fry, Kiely & Dennis LLP
Re: Physicians refusing to treat AIDS patients
This could be a violation of the Hippocratic oath, depending on the specific circumstances. Will also have to check the bylaws of the organizaton or facility.
Answered on 4/07/08, 10:49 am
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