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 tre... 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 READ NEXT January 12, 2024March 1, 2024Clinical Care | Practice Management | Risk Management Risk Managers as Third Victim to Adverse Events This webinar will discuss the third victim concept and acknowledge the risk management professional as a potential third victim, early warning signs of psychosocial harm, and strategies for managing third victim psychosocial harm. Read more January 12, 2024March 1, 2024Physician Patient Relationship | Risk Management Disclosure Effectively Handling Adverse Events Disclosure is an important step after an adverse event, and it is important to understand the steps of a proper disclosure. This webinar will discuss the definition of an adverse event, informed consent, the initial disclosure, apologizing and empathy, and follow-up. Read more March 28, 2023July 24, 2023Clinical Care | Patient Management Prescription Fraud Reporting in North Carolina: Answers to Frequently Asked Questions Prescription fraud occurs when someone obtains prescription drugs unlawfully. There are numerous ways to do this, including… Read more