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How to divorce a difficult patient and live happily ever after

OBG Management. 2006 July;18(07):46-53
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An orderly dismissal does not discriminate, does not abandon the patient—and does help avert legal problems

Be sure to indicate a specific termination date—30 days following the date of the dismissal letter is recommended.

A special thank you to Pam Hutcherson, RN, LNC, Risk Management Specialist, State Volunteer Mutual Insurance Company of Brentwood, Tennessee, who reviewed this article.