Can doctors do this?

I would think that was you signed the initial paperwork with the doctor, there was something in that regarding being dropped as a patient. I really think they covered there own butts because you didn’t follow up after the fact. Since you are on record as not following up and non-compliant, then that would hurt your legal case if you tried to sue. They told you to follow up and you didn't. They can not make you follow up. They didn't mess up so you can't sue anyway. Since other doctors don’t have access to your files unless you give them the rights, how would they even know that this doctor marked you “non-compliant”.

The world is changing. Verizon has dropped customers because they were a problem and I am sure other businesses do the same. Maybe the doctor was getting too busy and needed to release some clients. There is a person who would ask for an estimates to do work. One time the estimate was $175. The actual bill was $168.32 He complained. But he never complained to me. He always complained to my girlfriend. So guess what? If he was going to create problems then he was going to pay more to compensate for his negative attitude. I raised the price of his weekly maintenance $15. That was too much and he tried to complain. I told him "This is not a debate nor a negotiation. You don't go into Wal-mart and say I'll pay 59 cents for this 20oz bottle of soda. That was the price." He got someone else out of spite. Now for the sake of spite he pays a friend of mine more money than he would have paid me with the additional $15. It tickles me to see him in his flower bed pulling weeds because the new guy is too expensive. He should have kept his mouth shut. Every one of my clients pays more now because of the gas. Most offered to pay more. By not working for this complainer I have had more time to do other things. I have made more money because he is no longer a client and don't have to listen to my girlfriend complain about him. I released another client on Thursday. This woman called me to mow her lawn which I do not want to do. She said her son was supposed to do it but didn't do it very often. I checked it out and accepted the job because I felt sorry for her. When we get there her son had an attitude because his mother was paying us. I thought to myself if you mowed the lawn I wouldn't be here. I got rid of her because one of these days I am going to choke a turd out of her son. He isn't paying me. Therefore he has no right to speak to me. She should have told him to keep his mouth shut and not tell me to ignore him. I didn't want to end up in jail for disciplining a 40 year old man who should be taking care of his mother and not being a problem. If you want my opinion he should have been thanking me. Not creating problems. So sometimes it is necessary. But I think your doctor wants followers. People to take what he gives and obeys his every word. Most doctors become doctors for the money and not to help people.

i do beleive that part of that whole hypocritical oath, there is something about not being allowed to refuse medical treatment to ANYONE. so yeah, im with everyone else here, and id contact the medical board and file a report/complaint.

It seems to me that your MD is covering his tail with you due to liability issues... Non compliance is a reasonable reason for termination.... I would though hope that he referred you back to your insurance company for referrals for further care, and that he offered to fill any of your medications until you can find another physician, and that he cooperates when you request your medical records. I would believe that these would be important things for an MD to do to insure a smooth and appropriate transition.... I will though say that from the MD's perspective you dropped out of treatment and after that letter you were no longer his responsibilty.

Yes..if you do not comply with your MD's orders, then you may be terminated from his/her care. They cannot legally treat you further, as it could lead to litigation. And with the price they pay for malpractice insurance, I agree! You did not follow this doctor's advise. If I were the MD, I would also have to terminate your care. It is OK to get a second opinion. Find a MD you like and comply. You also have the right to NOT comply, but it will come with consequences, OK? sounds like you did not trust this doctor. Find one you can and it'll be great! (A better match.)-Find an MD that respects your intuition better and is more relaxed. There are plenty around.

I have never heard of this before but I have been asked not to come back to a doctor's office before My ex-husband's wife would go along on the visits and argue with the doctor and make everything miserable. When I went in for a check up the doctor asked me to move the children out because she couldn't stand the ex's wife. So I just went to court and got an order to keep her out of the doctor's offices and now everything is fine. Hope you are able to find a better doctor.

I am sorry you are dealing with this and I am glad you are okay. I am not sure what I can suggest since I am in Canada and the health care is different here but also pretty crappy! I was also dumped by a doctor a few years ago because she kept me waiting and waiting.. NOT because she was seeing another patient (that I would have understood) but she was MINGLING with the postal man! I was in a rush, and was waiting and waiting and waiting so I ended up cussing.. which may have been wrong but I didn't scream. I just said it a few times in the room while I was waiting. So then a few days later I got a lovely letter in the mail from her, she was dumping me and told me to find another doctor because I swore in her room!!

Yes, they can do this. Some parents pediatricians "fire" them because they don't follow a vaccination schedule-so I believe they could do this in your case. I got dropped from a doctor for not paying a bill-problem is that I didn't even live in that state at the time so it would be impossible and stupid to drive for 12 hours to see him! I laughed when I got the bill and the nasty letter saying he would no longer be my doctor.

I don't know what state you live in, as the laws governing and regulating the medical business differ from state to state. I tend to think that they have done this on numerous occasions....because they can. I really think you should try to get some kind of legal advice or search around on-line for the laws of your state. This damned health care crisis is out of control. It's gonna end up with only a privileged few that are gonna be able to get care that's worth a crap. Technically, I would bet that blackballing you would be illegal and maybe even actionable in the event you wanted to sue. It would also be very difficult to prove. Find somebody that knows the game. It's too important to blow off. Be well.

I had a similar problem with my doctor years ago. They dropped me saying that I was "uncooperative". When I called the office to find out what in the world that meant, I was told that I was rude to the office staff and that it was in everyone's best interest if I found another doctor. WHAT! I had never even said more than a few words to his staff. My wife and I racked our brains trying to figure out what they were talking about. The only thing we could figure was that one time the doctor was going to prepare a referral and leave it at the front counter for me to pick up. Their office hours were until 5:30. I showed up around 5:00 and my referral was taped to their closed and locked door. The next day I called them to tell them that I didn't like my personal information available to whomever walked by their door and that in the future if that happened to call me and we can make other arrangements. There was never any hostility or frustration. Just simple communication. I found out later that the office manager was his wife. I guess she didn't like me telling her how to do things. But we decided it was probably for the best since we would not want our health in the hands of those type of people anyway. Good luck!

Actually it is quite legal. Just as you can "fire" your doctor (quit going to him) he can fire you as a patient and really doesn't have to give a reason why. It sucks but anyone can fire you from being a patient/customer. You could probably talk to a lawyer or whatever maybe you can get somewhere although I doubt it but find one that will give a free consulation. Never hurts to try, right?

look i am a doctor from india. first i tell you doctors have full freedom to choose their patient but of course they have to explain why will not he accept you as patient. the problem with you is that in your country medical care is very expensive and the doctors are always in a fear consumer protection act and that must have cause you the trouble. but i tell you the doctor who have rejected you have the right to do that because he ha ethically explained you the reason why he is doing so. Now i tell you can not win against that doctor at least legally. but you can request him from the view of humanism.your doctor is in a fear of CPA nothing else thanks Dr. Somiran