What Must a Dentist Do to Avoid a Patient Claim

question 10

Multiple Choice

What must a dentist do to avoid a patient claim of abandonment?

• A)Prove that the patient did not follow instructions.
• B)Show that the patient failed to keep appointments.
• C)Send a notification of termination.
• D)Show the patient failed to pay a bill.

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