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You can ‘fire’ patients for just cause, but hew to a clear policy
Patient abandonment is a real ethical and, sometimes, legal issue. Generally you have a right to refuse service if your reasons are sound. But you should follow guidelines and be extra attentive to any special care claim the patient may have on you.
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