Patients Cannot Dictate Diagnostic Tests, Must Follow Doctor's Medical Advice: Kerala High Court

Anamika MJ

22 July 2026 1:30 PM IST

  • Patients Cannot Dictate Diagnostic Tests, Must Follow Doctors Medical Advice: Kerala High Court

    The Kerala High Court has held that patients cannot insist on specific diagnostic tests such as CT or MRI scans, observing that the decision to prescribe such investigations lies within the medical judgment of treating doctors. [2026 LiveLaw (Ker) 388]Justice Bechu Kurian Thomas delivered the judgment while disposing of a writ petition filed by a retired Indian Air Force veteran, who sought...

    Anamika MJ

    Anamika MJ

    Anamika MJ is a Correspondent with LiveLaw, covering Kerala High Court

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