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Additional tips and recommendations when terminating the physician-patient relationship
TMLT's Tanya Babitch offers help and tips for dismissing patients appropriately and safely
TMLT's Robin Desrocher on improving patient communication
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Help patients move from cross to calm with these de-escalating phrases
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Resources on how to identify patients who may be victims of human trafficking
Resources on how to identify patients who may be victims of human trafficking
Guidance on how to create effective follow-up strategies.
While both the physician and patient have the right to terminate the relationship, the requirements for ending the relationship are more complicated for physicians.
Sample letters for termination of the physician-patient relationship
Recommendations to help minimize the risk of lawsuits related to patient refusals.
Physicians must balance parental rights, a minor’s autonomy, and the law.
Best practices for providing reasonable accommodations for disabled patients
An “Advance directive” is a legal document designed to help patients communicate their wishes about medical treatment if they become unable to make their wishes known because of illness or injury.