Week in Review: Best Practices for Working with Non-Compliant Patients

In this episode of the MGMA Week in Review podcast, we feature Senior Advisor Cristy Good talking about dealing with non-compliant patients. Sources: Patient’s responsibility: https://www.physiciansweekly.com/patient-follow-up/ Practice’s responsibility: https://www.standardsofcare.org/medical-malpractice/types/failure-follow-care/ https://www.verywellhealth.com/can-my-doctor-fire-or-dismiss-me-as-a-patient-2615017 https://www.cuimc.columbia.edu/news/when-patient-refuses-treatment-what-should-doctors-do https://www.verywellhealth.com/adhering-to-treatment-recommendations-2614978 https://www.norcal-group.com/library/when-patients-refuse-treatment-medical-ethics-issues-for-physicians they mention having a patient sign a refuse to care form in this one https://www.amnhealthcare.com/amn-insights/news/when-patients-dont-follow-doctors-orders/ Resources: Ask an Advisor: www.mgma.com/ask-an-advisor MGMA Membership: www.mgma.com/membership MGMA Advocacy: www.mgma.com/advocacy MGMA Consulting: www.mgma.com/consulting/overview Mentorship Program: www.mgma.com/membership/landing…rogram-application This episode is sponsored by MGMA Events. If you would like additional tools and resources related to medical practice leadership email us at [email protected]. Thank you again for taking the time to listen to MGMA’s Insights podcast. If you have opportunities you'd like to share with the MGMA audience, go to www.mgma.com/marketing-with-mgma/advertise to find out how you can connect with the MGMA audience. Allied Medical Waste is the premier medical waste and document shredding company for medical groups all over the United States. On average, Allied helps medical groups save up to 50% on their monthly costs. Allied is known for their great service and impeccable response times. Reach out today for a free quote! Allied has a special offer for all MGMA members: the first 2 months FREE of charge!Connect with us at [email protected] or call (801) 328-8581.