Legal Question in Medical Malpractice in California

Patient Abandonment

Is there a law that says a Dr. must put in writing why they dropped you as a patient without any notice, no referral, and no refill for prescription until you can find another Dr? If so what is the time limit for this letter before I can file Medical Malpractice?


Asked on 1/11/07, 3:35 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

Re: Patient Abandonment

Med Mal because he chose not to want you as a patient?? Nice try, but no brass ring. He is a business, and can refuse service just like any other business, and doesn't have to give you any reason. If it were an HMO, you would probably be entitled to get a different doctor. If you were brought in critical condition to an ER, they can't turn you away until they stabilize you to prevent your death. Other than that, you, like any customer, need to keep a good relationship between you and the service provider you are dealing with. There are consequenses to everything you do and say.

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Answered on 1/22/07, 6:59 pm


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