News & Knowledge 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 remain open, you must take careful measures to avoid losing track of your patients. As soon as you know the physician is leaving, you should begin planning for the notification and future care of his patients. The following are recommended steps for a surgical practice to follow when one or more physicians are leaving. However, many of the same points apply to other types of practices. Place a notice at the door and/or in the waiting room and on your website about the change that is about to occur with an effective date (e.g., Dr. Smith will no longer be with (name of practice) effective December… 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 September 11, 2020February 24, 2023Practice Management 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… Read more 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