The appropriate way for a physician to terminate the care of a patient is to ____.

A) inform the patient by telephone
B) send the patient a certified letter
C) tell the patient in person
D) obtain the patient's consent
E) send the patient a text message

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Brandon Cochran · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : B, Explanation :  Sending a patient a certified letter is the appropriate way for a physician to terminate the care of a patient. This method ensures that the patient receives the notice and provides documentation that the notice was sent and received, which is important for legal and ethical reasons.

The appropriate way for a physician to terminate the care of a patient is to ____.

A) inform the patient by telephone
B) send the patient a certified letter
C) tell the patient in person
D) obtain the patient's consent
E) send the patient a text message

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The appropriate way for a physician to terminate the care of a patient is to ____.A) inform the patient by telephoneB) send the patient a certified letterC) tell the patient in personD) obtain the patient's consentE) send the patient a text message

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The appropriate way for a physician to terminate the care of a patient is to ____.

A) inform the patient by telephone
B) send the patient a certified letter
C) tell the patient in person
D) obtain the patient's consent
E) send the patient a text message