News & Knowledge Delaware Handbook: Patient Termination WHEN IS IT APPROPRIATE TO TERMINATE THE PHYSICIAN-PATIENT RELATIONSHIP? Once the physician-patient relationship has begun, the physician has an obligation 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. Some common and acceptable reasons for a physician to discharge a patient from the practice are: non-compliance with the recommended treatment plan (for example, the patient does not keep appointments, does not take prescribed medication regularly, or does not change behaviors that are detrimental to his or her condition), abusive or threatening behavior toward physicians or staff members, and… Are you a Curi member? The full content of this resource is available only to Curi members. Contact us if you are a member but do not have an account yet, or to learn more about becoming a Curi member. Sign in to see full post 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 April 26, 2024Continuing Medical Education (CME) | Patient Management | Risk Management Reducing Hospital Patient Harm Events 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 April 8, 2024Clinical Care | Liability Insurance | Risk Management Closing the Loop on Diagnostic Error: One Hospital’s Success Analysis of malpractice claims reveals that diagnostic errors are frequent, costly, and preventable, with over half of cases involving follow-up system failures. Join us to learn… Read more April 8, 2024Clinical Care | Patient Management | Risk Management Mitigating Team Communication Harm Events This webinar explores the causes and contributing risk factors to team communication-related harm events and claims. Join us as our risk team walks through closed malpractice… Read more