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Refusing treatment?

Discussion in 'General Issues and Discussion Forum' started by Catfoot, Apr 13, 2026.

  1. Catfoot

    Catfoot Well-Known Member


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    Recently I went to visit a New Patient in a care home in their Dementia Wing. This visit was requested by the Senior Carer on behalf of the family.
    When I arrived I asked to see the patient's notes but the Senior Carer refused saying that they were "confidential". They did, however, give me a list of their medication.
    I treated this patient.
    Would I have been correct to refuse treatment in this instance and, if so, would there be any legal repercussions from this?
     
    Catfoot, Apr 13, 2026
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  2. Craig Payne

    Craig Payne Moderator

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    I would have refused and asked the "Senor Carer" to note in the records that you are refusing because you were denied access to the patents notes.
    I find such attitude quite insulting.
     
    Craig Payne, Apr 13, 2026
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  3. Catfoot

    Catfoot Well-Known Member

    Thanks for your response.
     
    Catfoot, Apr 13, 2026
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