Mr. Z., a hospitalized patient, refuses to follow Dr. Johnson's orders after surgery. Dr. Johnson informs the patient that she will no longer be his physician. Is there grounds for filing a lawsuit? If so, under which theory of liability?
A. No, there are no grounds for a legitimate lawsuit in this situation.
B. Yes, a lawsuit could be filed as an intentional tort called medical abandonment.
C. Yes, a lawsuit could be filed as a nonintentional tort called medical abandonment.
D. No, this comes under the JCAHO regulations and a claim could be filed with them for medical abandonment.
Answer: A
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