Patient dismissal is a drastic step that most doctors are loath to take. But some patients go beyond "difficult," to abusive; some physician-patient relationships fray beyond repair; some patients just will not follow their treatment plan; and some patients do not pay their bills. read more
A doctor can dismiss a patient for any reason and no reason. Please note that I am answering this question as a service through Avvo but not as your attorney and no attorney-client relationship is established by this posting. read more
A relatively new reason for dismissal seems to be based on the type of insurance a patient has. In recent years, more and more patients report their doctors are firing them for no apparent reason (at least they are not told what the reason is). read more