A doctor-patient relationship can evolve into one which is very close and intimate as the patient becomes reliant on his or her doctor's information and treatment. But, what happens when a patient expects more than professional treatment and whose behaviour subsequently becomes unacceptable? Michael Gorton AM from Russell Kennedy Lawyers discusses what you can do if you find yourself in circumstances that may require ending the doctor-patient relationship.

<p>A doctor-patient relationship can evolve into one which is very close and intimate as the patient becomes reliant on his or her doctor's information and treatment. But, what happens when a patient expects more than professional treatment and whose behaviour subsequently becomes unacceptable? <strong>Michael Gorton AM</strong> from Russell Kennedy Lawyers discusses what you can do if you find yourself in circumstances that may require ending the doctor-patient relationship.</p>

RACS Post Op Podcast is a medical podcast by the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons. It features extended interviews on articles in the current issue of Surgical News magazine, plus practical advice that surgeons can implement in their practices, including insights on financial management and wealth creation, legal and tax advice and economic forecasts.

RACS Post Op Podcast

RACS Post Op Podcast is a medical podcast by the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons. Post Op features extended interviews on articles in the current issue of Surgical News magazine, plus practical advice that surgeons can implement in their practices, including insights on financial management and wealth creation, legal and tax advice and economic forecasts.

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