Common use of Physician-Patient Relationship Clause in Contracts

Physician-Patient Relationship. Physician shall have the sole right and responsibility to create and maintain a physician/patient relationship with each Covered Person that Physician treats. Physician shall be solely responsible for all aspects of medical care and treatment of each Covered Person that Physician treats within the scope of Physician’s professional competence and license, including the quality and levels of care and treatment that the Physician furnishes each Covered Person. Physician acknowledges that Physician has an independent responsibility to provide medical care to Covered Persons and that no action by CDA or a Payor shall absolve Physician of the responsibility to provide appropriate medical care to Covered Persons that the Physician treats.