how to dismiss a patient?
notice must include?
send notice to patient
-certified mail or HIPAA compliant electronic message
statement with purpose, physician will provide emergency tx, and offer to transfer records
when does notice not apply?
emergent care
formal transfer of care
when physician leaves practice or retires
patient terminates relationship
provides immunity from liability for professional review actions
entitled to HCQIA protection with conditions (see notes)
what is this?
health care quality improvement act