Can doctor refuse to care for a healthy patient who is refusing testing?

In general, a doctor cannot refuse to care for a healthy patient who is refusing testing without a legitimate medical reason.

Doctors have a duty to provide medical care to those in need, regardless of their personal beliefs or the patient's choices. However, there are some exceptions to this rule.

For example, a doctor may refuse to provide care if doing so would put the doctor, other patients, or the community at risk. Additionally, a doctor may refuse to provide care if the patient is refusing testing that is necessary for the doctor to properly diagnose and treat the patient's condition.

If a healthy patient is seeking general care or routine check-ups, a doctor cannot refuse care simply because the patient is refusing testing. However, if a healthy patient is seeking care for a specific medical issue, such as an illness, a doctor can require that the patient undergo certain tests in order to properly diagnose and treat the condition.

It is important for doctors to balance their duty to provide care with the need to ensure the health and safety of the patient and others and to be mindful of their ethical obligations towards their patients.