Individual autonomy is a fundamental value in Western medical systems. Courts have upheld the right of patients to choose their own medical treatment, even when their decisions may lead to health ...

One man passed away shortly after his wife wheeled him out the hospital doors, seemingly against his wishes. Another ended up ...

Doctors study for years to be able to 'dish out' medical advice. They're trained to know whether or not it's safe for a ...

A Washington state woman who was arrested after she refused for more than a year to consistently isolate or take medication for tuberculosis has finally been cured of the disease. The Tacoma-Pierce ...

Medscape contributor Andrew N. Wilner, MD, recently encountered a vexing problem in his practice as a neurologist: multiple patients refusing medical treatment, at great cost to their own health and ...

Local health officials obtained court orders to compel the patient to isolate and take medication, but she repeatedly violated them. The Health Department said Monday that the woman had tested ...