News & Knowledge Florida Handbook: Medical Practice Closure or Provider Departure What is the proper procedure to follow when a physician is leaving a practice? When one physician in a practice is leaving, but the office will remain open, you must take certain steps. As soon as you know the physician is leaving, you should begin planning for the notification and future care of his or her patients. Under Florida law, if a physician dies, terminates his or her practice, or relocates and is no longer available to patients, medical records are to be retained for at least two (2) years after the physician’s death, termination of practice, or relocation. Florida Board of Medicine (M.D.): In addition to the statutory requirements, the Florida Board of Medicine proclaimed Rule 64B8-10.002(4), FAC, which sets forth patient notice… 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 July 10, 2020March 9, 2023Practice Management Physician Departure Letter Read more November 19, 2019February 24, 2023Practice Management Quick Start Guide: Medical Practice Closure or Provider Departure Medical Practice Closure or Provider Departure WHAT IS THE PROPER PROCEDURE TO FOLLOW WHEN A PHYSICIAN IS LEAVING A PRACTICE? When one physician in the practice… Read more October 3, 2019May 4, 2023Practice Management Virginia Handbook: Medical Practice Closure or Provider Departure WHAT IS THE PROPER PROCEDURE TO FOLLOW WHEN A PHYSICIAN IS LEAVING A PRACTICE? When one physician in the practice is leaving, but the office will… Read more