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Rights of the Doctors and Patients in Medicine

Sharon Palani, Medico Legal Practitioner | Dr. George Lee, Consultant Urologist

24-Apr-15 16:00

Rights of the Doctors and Patients in Medicine

 A doctor’s ethics dictate that they do good and do no harm. Yet reality is much more complicated when it comes to treating underage patients who disagree with the choices of their guardians--how then should doctors advise and decide? Also, what are the patients’ rights when cost-cutting measures affect medical services? Join in the discussion as we draw on clinical experience and legal cases to discuss rights in medicine.


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