Is the dentist liable for abandonment? Why?
A 32-year-old male presents with a negative medical history. He is returning for his last appointment for restorative treatment. At the time of the last appointment, the dentist notes that the patient has developed several more dental lesions. He informs the patient that he will need to return to complete his treatment. The patient leaves without making an appointment. Several months lapse and the dentist receives notification that he is being sued for abandonment by this patient.
What will be an ideal response?
yes, due to documentation of existing dental lesions
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