noahp
2010-07-18 18:27:12
Is the following “rationing”?
Gastroenterologist recieves consultation on a senile bedridden 90 year old with blood in her stools. Due to her condition he declines to perform the usual diagnostic tests.
Under current law he might be civilly liable if the patient’s family chose to press the issue.
Actually the above scenario is rare…usually the doctors just go ahead and do everything!
