[Answered]: If a patient is dismissed from a practice, it is…

If a patient is dismissed from a practice, it is important that certain rules are followed. A patient should be sent a dismissal letter by First Class mail with return receipt requested. What elements need to be included in the letter? The last day the practitioner will be available to render medical care, which should be at least 30 days; indication that med refills will be provided during this period; alternative sources of medical care; how to obtain medical records The last day the practitioner will be available to render medical care, which can be immediately; referral information to another provider, and how to obtain medical records Notice of immediate discharge from the practitioners care, prescriptions for 30 days of their medications, and how to obtain medical records The last day the practitioner will be available to render medical care, which should be at least 60 days; indication that med refills will not be provided during this period; referral to new provider; how to obtain medical records