What are your practice's policies for terminating patients from your psychiatry clinic?

Which challenges do you consider on a case-by-case basis and which are less negotiable?

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What's the most common reason you've terminated a patient from your practice?

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Psychiatry · RK Psychiatry Associates, LLC

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I rarely terminate care, but when I do, it’s usually because the patient needs a higher level of treatment than I can provide in a solo practice. I explain at intake that I’m accessible, but I’m not the right setting for frequent crises or intensive team‑based care.

I refer out if someone becomes ac...

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