Ending a doctor patient relationship

Doctor-patient relationships can come to an end for a variety of reasons, commonly when the patient moves to another area or chooses to see another doctor, but also when the relationship breaks down and either the doctor or patient decides to discontinue the professional relationship.

We outline in this statement the process for discontinuing patient care, and the need to do so in a fair and professional manner.

Current statement

  • Ending a doctor patient relationship

    Statement

    1 December 2020 (PDF, 48 KB)

    Doctor-patient relationships can come to an end for a variety of reasons, commonly when the patient moves to another area or chooses to see another doctor, but also when the relationship breaks down and either the doctor or patient decides to discontinue the professional relationship. We outline in this statement the process for discontinuing patient care, and the need to do so in a fair and professional manner.