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Does a legally recognizable physician-patient relationship exist between a patient, assigned to me by a managed care organization, and me, if I have never seen or communicated with this patient? What type of documentation, if any, must I maintain on such

Under what circumstances is it legally acceptable for a medical assistant to give injections?

Am I liable for the actions of staff employed in my practice? If so, how?

What are my obligations to a patient who has been referred to me from the emergency department for follow-up?

Under what circumstances am I legally obligated to give patients access to their office records?

What types of patient records must I retain, and for how long?

What type of patient consent is legally required before releasing records containing HIV, mental health or drug/alcohol treatment information?

What types of medical services can be provided to a minor without parental consent, for example, birth control or testing for STDs?

How much detail regarding a treatment's risks should be included in an informed consent form?

Is it legally acceptable to withhold treatment from a patient because of his/her unpaid bill?

What is the acceptable procedure for withdrawing services from a patient in my practice?