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Why patients are not obliged to follow medical advice

Why patients are not obliged to follow medical advice
Why patients are not obliged to follow medical advice (Photo: iStock)

'Doctor's orders' is a common and accepted phrase suggesting that one must comply with instructions issued by a medical professional. These orders usually represent strong recommendations related to healthcare, often implying that the patient has little choice but to follow directives given from a position of expertise.

But are you truly obliged to follow any, or indeed all, doctor's orders?

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