abandonment of care

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abandonment of care

[əban′dənment]

1 (in law) wrongful cessation of the provision of care to a patient by a health care provider, usually a physician or a nurse.

2 unilateral termination of care without the patient's consent or knowledge, or without adequate notice, while the patient is still in need.

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