Current Events > how do people that refuse to sign any papers even survive?

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Guy wants into clinic for treatment. He is handed paperwork to sign. He is refused treatment because he doesn't want to sign anything.
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Some people are just that stupid.

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maybe they cant read? idk

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I work in emergency medicine and tbh I would avoid signing whatever you can

Most of it is "you agree to not sue us but we can sue you"

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Njolk posted...

I work in emergency medicine and tbh I would avoid signing whatever you can

Most of it is "you agree to not sue us but we can sue you"

Won't they just deny you treatment if you don't sign? Unless you're physically unable to sign.

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I do this sometimes. Was he literally dying? If so that's concerning but otherwise, he probably doesn't consider it that great a risk. And if he doesn't come back, well he was either right or horribly wrong.

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https://www.verywellhealth.com/understanding-informed-consent-2615507

If you are asked to sign an informed consent document, follow these guidelines:

First, understand that your signature on the form tells your doctor that she has permission to go forward with her recommended treatment, test, or procedure. It makes no sense to give a doctor permission to do anything to you until you understand why it's being done, what else could be done instead, and what could possibly happen to you during the process. All of that requires a research and decision-making process. If you have unanswered questions, be sure to take the time to get answers you need.

There is no rule that says you must sign the form when it's handed to you. Some doctors include the informed consent form among the documents that must be signed by patients before they see the doctor. If that happens to you, then just hang on to it until you are satisfied you have the information you need.

When your doctor describes the tests, procedures, benefits, and risks to you, take the time to repeat them back to him as you understand them. That will give the doctor the ability to clarify any information you may not understand correctly.

Finally, recognize that your signature on the form provides no guarantees that the treatment, test, or procedure will relieve or cure you, or that you are removing any risk. Unfortunately, medical treatment can never provide a guarantee. But your understanding of why you need the test or treatment, how it will happen, and what the risks and alternatives are, will support its chances of being successful.

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LeoRavus posted...

Won't they just deny you treatment if you don't sign? Unless you're physically unable to sign.

Depends what's going on I guess, if you call 911 the medic/firefighter doesn't make you sign til they're done

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