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Can physicians refuse to treat a dying person at home?

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Can physicians refuse to treat a dying person at home?

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Yes. Not all physicians are willing to care for patients at home. It is important to ask the dying patient’s physician if he or she will provide care in the home and, if not, refer the patient to a physician who will.