If you're refused medical care, what’s next?
I understand that you have concern for your neighbor's health, but I think that there is more going on here than what she is telling you. For her to have 2 different doctors refuse to help her says alot. In the medical profession, you need to have a really good reason to terminate a patient relationship, or you can be fined for patient abandonment.
To be honest, I even don't think her past drug abuse is the only issue. Many times, people who abuse drugs "doctor shop" - which means they go from doctor to doctor seeking pain meds for their habit. Maybe these two doctors have gotten wise to her, and that is why she is no longer seen by them.
Therefore, you should recommend that she finds someone new to see. It is fine for her to go to the University or Tulane, but that is alot of distance for her to go. She should be able to find someone near her that will be able to see her frequently, as it does sound like she has some medical problems that need attention.
