News & Knowledge Risk Management Guide: Patient Dismissal PATIENT DISMISSAL Once the physician-patient relationship has begun, the physician has a duty to continue seeing the patient for as long as treatment is necessary. However, there may be instances in which it becomes non-beneficial for either or both of the parties to continue the relationship. A physician may choose to terminate a relationship with a patient when the relationship has been compromised due to communication breakdowns, non-adherence to treatment plans, missed appointments, unreasonably demanding behavior, verbal or physical abuse of staff, or other issues non-compatible with continued care. Note: It is not acceptable and could open the physician/practice up to civil liability actions to dismiss a patient solely based on… Are you a Curi member? The full content of this resource is available only to Curi members. If you are a member but do not have an account, you can register for an account. If you are unable to register, or want to learn more about becoming a Curi member, contact us for more assistance. Sign In Curi’s risk mitigation resources and guidance are offered for educational and informational purposes only. This information is not medical or legal advice, does not replace independent professional judgment, does not constitute an endorsement of any kind, should not be deemed authoritative, and does not establish a standard of care in clinical settings or in courts of law. If you need legal advice, you should consult your independent/corporate counsel. We have found that using risk mitigation efforts can reduce malpractice risk; however, we do not make any guarantees that following these risk recommendations will prevent a complaint, claim, or suit from occurring, or mitigate the outcome(s) associated with any of them. READ NEXT September 22, 2026November 6, 2026Risk Management Improving Safety in Operative or Procedural Areas Toolkit Knowing what drives risk in the hospital setting—and identifying and implementing changes to mitigate future risk—can make a meaningful difference for your organization on multiple levels. In this training module, we will review top risk drivers, identify changes that can be implemented through risk management, and show how the care team and patient satisfaction can positively affect ultimately your bottom line. Read more September 9, 2025September 16, 2025Hospitals/Health Systems | Risk Management Hospital Risk Program Assessment This Hospital Risk Program Assessment will assist hospitals in evaluating risk mitigation strategies across the enterprise risk continuum. Please contact your designated risk consultant ahead of… Read more August 11, 2025July 22, 2026Clinical Care | Risk Management Artificial Intelligence (AI) Toolkit Artificial Intelligence (AI) can be a powerful assistant to healthcare professionals. Curi is providing this AI toolkit as an educational tool to mitigate risk. Inside this toolkit,… Read more