Legal Strategies for Terminating Patient Relationships

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Amanda Hill, a healthcare attorney based in Austin, Texas, joins Dr. Block to discuss the legal intricacies of firing a patient. Amanda emphasizes the importance of setting boundaries and recognizing when it's necessary to terminate a patient relationship to protect one's practice and staff.

She outlines the steps to take, such as writing a non-inflammatory termination letter, providing 30 days' notice, and ensuring the patient has access to their medical records.

Amanda also touches on handling difficult situations like dealing with non-compliant patients and navigating conflicts arising from divorce cases. She advises doctors to listen to their instincts and act early to avoid larger issues.

BIO

Amanda Hill is a renowned healthcare attorney based in Austin, Texas, with a significant online presence in the physician legal space. She has extensive experience working for the U.S. government defending large hospitals and serving as general counsel for several large groups before founding Hill Health Law Group. Amanda focuses on representing doctors, providing guidance, training, and counsel throughout her career. In 2022, she launched Guard My Practice, an online platform designed to help physicians prevent legal problems and educate them on managing the business side of medicine.

Resources Mentioned

1. Hill Health Law Group: Amanda Hill's law firm specializing in healthcare legal issues.

2. Guard My Practice: Amanda Hill's online platform offering courses and resources for physicians.

3. Dealing with Difficult People Course: An online course by Amanda Hill covering various aspects of handling difficult patients, colleagues, and legal issues.

4. LinkedIn: Amanda Hill's professional profile for connecting and networking.

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