This doctor has the right to assist this patient because

She is licensed by the government to practice medicine

Step-by-step explanation: When a Medical Doctor has completed his studies and have been lincensed to practice, this lincense confer certain rights to the Medical Doctor. One of the rights given to Medical Doctors is the right to assist a patient by providing curative treatment or preventive treatments and other requirements by the patient. Prior to obtaining a lincense a Medical Doctor must pass through certain exams regulated by Government.