A local physician has decided that he no longer wants to treat patients with a diagnosis of HIV but does not send a letter stating that the practice will locate another physician. The patient is concerned because he has not been informed of this and has decided to sue the physician for:

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Medical abandonment occurs when a physician terminates the doctor-patient relationship without reasonable notice or a reasonable excuse, and fails to provide the patient with an opportunity to find a qualified replacement care provider. In this scenario, the physician's failure to inform the patient or ensure continuity of care after deciding not to treat patients with HIV diagnosis constitutes medical abandonment.

A Local Physician Has Decided That He No Longer Wants