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 m... 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 News & Knowledge READ NEXT 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 January 13, 2023March 9, 2023Clinical Care | Patient Management | Patient Satisfaction | Physician Patient Relationship Guidance for Disclosure of Adverse Events Communicating with patients and families after an unexpected adverse outcome can be difficult. A proactive disclosure of an adverse outcome may defuse anger and prevent potential litigation. Read more January 12, 2023April 21, 2023Compliance & Regulatory | Forms & Templates | Health Policy | Patient Management Termination Letter – Due to Patient Relocating Read more