Should doctors be allowed to cancel appointments with cancer patients?
548333
when time is crucial to treatments and cancer patients are very weak (it's a struggle to get ready for an appointment) i think it is important to have a dr. that has enough compassion to be there at all times ON TIME for their patients. Dr's r humans and we all know things happen, but this is not a dentist appointment or an appointment for an ingrown toenail, this is LIFE, so the least the dr could do is make sure a backup dr is in place!!!!
575679
Absolutely, why should the government have the right to decide when you are ready to go or not. Euthanasia allows the individual the right to say enough is enough. Why should a person be forced to endure months or even years of suffering and indignity when they wish for it all to end. Doctor assisted suicide ensures that a person can safely and gracefully bow out of a nightmarish existence. When we have to put a pet "down" it is considered humane. Why doesn't this humanity apply the people?
369695
You cannot take a person out of the hospital unless you are the legal guardian or Power of Attorney.  ANY patient can sign a release and be discharged from a hospital AMA (Against Medical Advice).  It does not matter if treatment exists for your disease or not.  It is your body, and you can do what you want with it, regarding medical care.  You have the right to refuse treatment, as long as you are mentally capable enough to do so.
943963
A Dr can prescribe it for you but I think you have to have Cancer or Glycoma....
624011
yes. its a shame. that goes for doctors as well.
976350
Just what it sounds like.  A malignancy is a cancer.  You need to get treated to stop it from spreading  Treatment may consist of surgery, radiation, drugs, or all three.  \n\nIf you or someone you love has been told she has a malignant tumor, she needs to talk with her doctor right away.  And she may want to talk with a second doctor for another opinion.  Sometimes there are choices in treatment--it is as much art as science--and different doctors may recommend different approaches.  \n\nBut speed is what counts here.  Every week that goes by is a week lost.  You have my best wishes and my prayers.\n\nGood luck!!
561134
No, it is not right.  Sick time is a benefit that you should be able to use.  If it is a routine appointment (i.e. - physical, etc), they might ask you to reschedule if they are short staffed but sometimes that cannot be done because it could take months to get a new appointment.  Employers can ask for a doctor's note to verify that you actually had a doctor's appointment though to ensure sick time is not being used for vacation.\n\nTalk to your HR staff to find out the specific rules/procedures for sick time.  You may be able to fight this.
831946
all answers are get to the GP and I second that but in 4 years hasn't anyone in your family advised you to do this it is a long time to be suffering pain in an area prone to cancer I'm not being scary Vicky but you must realise the delay in getting medical attention is risky! very risky!!  good luck to you and i hope all ends well
589832
Nothing unless there's a medical reason like bone cancer where I have to try and find them.\n\nIn simple terms, they didn't want me so I wouldn't want them. \n\nI would be angry if my family waited to tell me until there was a pressing reason like cancer. It would suggest they never planned to tell me.
997819
might want to check and see if any laws will be broke??you could donate to local cancer society?? help someome in needy situation?call the dr you got them from he may have someone who is in need?
344354
Absolutely not. Most medical facilities are not allowed to refuse treatment to you even if you cannot pay. Though depending on the circumstance, they may be able to refuse to set another appointment until payment is made (i.e. the dentist)\nI imagine that this facility is using this as a sort of "scare tactic" to prevent people from not paying. However, you are entitled to have a certain amount of time to make a payment. If you cannot make the payment in full you are entitled to make a payment arrangement. If you are sending them a reasonable amount of money each month to try an pay off your bills, they cannot even take you to court over the issue. If they harass you for a higher payment which you are unable to make you can accuse them of harassment.\nIt seems like so many companies try to bully people these days. Please know your rights when it comes to your bills. \nYou are protected under the Fair Debt Collections Practice Act. Though these laws apply to collection agencies, I am certain they would also apply to anyone trying to collect a debt, including your hospital.\nCheck out the link below.
589399
you have no choice but to trust your prescribing physician, so i think you can assume the answer to your question is "yes".  you doctor chose oncology only to help people.  it's not a rewarding job if you do it badly!\n\ngood luck.  i smoked for a long time, too, then quit and TEN years later developed smoking-related cancer. clean five years.\n\nbest wishes.\n\nhere's the poop: http://www.cancer.org
802669
I agree it's not right doctors doing that.  I like the old guy one though that's good.  Isn't there something in the data protection act to stop them doing that?
883048
A good doctor should deliver news directly to the patient. to face to face. If there is nothing important he/she would say it right away. But  I don't see no harm for waiting for a couple of days. If there was such an emergency he would ask you to stay in a hospital.
561343
You need to return to your doctor instead of asking these people.
783497
If the operation prolongs life, even by a year or two, then yes. I'd also seek a 3rd and even 4th opinion. Are you the person with the cancer? Whoever it is, I'm deeply sorry. I know what it's like to have that horrible disease in the family. You'll come to the right decision and remember, sometimes miracles do happen. The very best of luck to you and yours
1062485
i am studying for a law degree and i think the following applies, the hospital has, and had a duty of care to your friend, this duty of care in my opinion should not, and cannot be undermined by staff shortages, thats like saying, sorry we botched your operation in theatre last nite but we are short staffed, not on your friend should consult a solicitor or lawyer and take action. good luk