Question

What does it mean that a physician cannot refuse to treat a patient they already agreed to treat?

A) They can never refuse treatment to such a patient
B) They can only refuse in emergencies
C) They can only refuse with a valid reason
D) They must always follow through with the prior agreement

Answer 1

A physician cannot refuse to treat a patient they already agreed to treat. They must always follow through with the prior agreement.

Step-by-step explanation:

A physician not being able to refuse treatment to a patient they have already agreed to treat means that they must always follow through with the prior agreement. Option D is the correct answer. Once a physician has agreed to treat a patient, they have a professional and ethical obligation to provide the necessary care to that patient.