Consent

So, if the doctor recommends a procedure after an exam, are you actually legally obligated to say yes?

Correct. You sign a written consent if you want the procedure. If not, you just go home. In more serious cases, a doctor might require you to sign an acknowledgment stating you understand the risks of refusing treatment and are choosing to decline anyway.

driftinggull21 said:Yeah, you basically sign a written consent form if you’re opting in for treatment. If you decide it's not for you, you just head home. But—and this is the kicker—if things get serious, the doctor might have you sign off on the fact that you fully understand the risks of leaving without care and are choosing to refuse anyway.

thanks