Doctor can refuse to treat patient if pre-indicated fees not paid: NMC draft guidelines - Video
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Overview
Except in emergency situations, a doctor can refuse to continue to treat a patient if the pre-indicated fees as informed by the doctor to the patient are not paid. A clause to this effect has been included in the recent draft National Medical Commission Registered Medical Practitioner (Professional Conduct) Regulations, 2022.
The draft guidelines lay down the model code of conduct that is expected out of each doctor practicing in India and registered with the National Medical Commission (NMC).
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Doctor Can Refuse To Treat Patient If Pre-Indicated Fees Not Paid: NMC Draft Guidelines
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