PRACTICE Flashcards
1
Q
how to dismiss a patient?
notice must include?
A
send notice to patient
-certified mail or HIPAA compliant electronic message
statement with purpose, physician will provide emergency tx, and offer to transfer records
2
Q
when does notice not apply?
A
emergent care
formal transfer of care
when physician leaves practice or retires
patient terminates relationship
3
Q
provides immunity from liability for professional review actions
- determine whether the physician has clinical privileges
- determine scope of privileges
- change or modify privileges or membership
entitled to HCQIA protection with conditions (see notes)
what is this?
A
health care quality improvement act
