A local physician has decided that he no longer wants to treat patients with a diagnosis of HIV but does not send a letter stating that the practice will locate another physician. The patient is concerned because he has not been informed of this and has decided to sue the physician for:
A. Battery
B. Contributory negligence
C. Assault
D. Medical abandonment
Answer: D
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