Abandonment
Abandonment (pronunciation: /əˈbandənmənt/) is a term used in various fields of study, including psychology, law, and medicine. In a medical context, it refers to the discontinuation of a medical treatment or care by a healthcare professional without the patient's consent or without ensuring that the patient can continue the treatment or care with another qualified healthcare professional.
Etymology
The term "abandonment" originates from the Old French abandoner, which means "to surrender".
Related Terms
- Patient Abandonment: This is a form of medical malpractice where a healthcare professional terminates the doctor-patient relationship without a reasonable excuse or notice, thereby leaving the patient without necessary care.
- Medical Negligence: This is a legal term that refers to improper, unskilled, or negligent treatment of a patient by a healthcare professional.
- Duty of Care: This is a legal obligation imposed on a healthcare professional requiring adherence to a standard of reasonable care while performing any acts that could foreseeably harm others.
In Medicine
In the field of medicine, abandonment is a serious issue. It is considered a breach of the duty of care that a healthcare professional owes to a patient once a doctor-patient relationship has been established. The healthcare professional can be held liable for patient abandonment if they terminate this relationship without proper notice or a valid reason, leaving the patient without the necessary care or treatment.
Legal Implications
Abandonment in medicine can lead to legal implications, including lawsuits for medical negligence. The patient must prove that the healthcare professional had a duty of care towards them, that they breached this duty by abandoning the patient, and that this abandonment caused the patient harm.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Abandonment
- Wikipedia's article - Abandonment
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