Bill > A01885

This bill clarifies what constitutes abandonment of a patient by a physician for purposes of a medical misconduct allegation, requires a physician practicing as a patient's primary care physician who opts to no longer treat the patient to provide notice to the patient, and provides for specific penalties for a violation of such provisions. The bill amends the Education Law to add a new provision requiring a primary care physician who chooses to no longer treat a patient to provide at least 90 days' notice, including information on how to obtain or transfer medical records. The bill also amends the Public Health Law to establish specific penalties for violations of the physician abandonment and notice requirements, including license suspension and fines.

Education

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2021/A1885