If the dental team did not begin treatment on a patient in distress but merely summoned transportation to a medical facility, the patient may have grounds for legal action based on ____.

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If the dental team did not begin treatment on a patient in distress but called for transportation to a medical facility without consulting or advising the patient, it could be considered abandonment. Abandonment is when a healthcare provider discontinues treatment without making reasonable arrangements to transfer the patient's care to another healthcare provider, or without giving the patient adequate notice or time to find another healthcare provider. This can result in legal action against the provider.

If the Dental Team Did Not Begin Treatment on a Patient