Terminating the Optometrist/Patient Relationship
Whether a patient has failed to pay outstanding fees, is obstreperous or threatening in demeanor, or does not show up for scheduled appointments, there are some simple and effective ways to legally terminate the doctor/patient relationship. The key is that an optometrist cannot abandon a patient improperly. Abandoning a patient who is under care without making reasonable arrangements for the continuation of care can be the basis for a malpractice lawsuit or a professional misconduct charge.
This page is for South Dakota Optometric Society member access only. You must log in to view this page.
If you are not a SDOS member, please click here to sign up;
Please click here to go back to previous page.