Common use of Termination of Therapy Clause in Contracts

Termination of Therapy. The length of patient’s treatment and the timing of the eventual termination of their treatment depend on the specifics of their treatment plan and the progress they achieve. It is a good idea to plan for patient’s termination, in collaboration with their therapist. Patient’s therapist will discuss a plan for termination with Representative and patient as you approach the completion of patient’s treatment goals. Patient may discontinue therapy at any time. If patient or their therapist determines that they are not benefitting from the treatment, either of you may elect to initiate a discussion of your treatment alternatives. Treatment alternatives may include, among other possibilities, referral, changing your treatment plan, or terminating your therapy. Therapist reserves the right to terminate therapy at his/her discretion. Reasons for termination include, but are not limited to, untimely payment of fees, failure to comply with treatment recommendations, conflicts of interest, failure to participate in therapy, Patient needs are outside of Therapist’s scope of competence or practice, or Patient is not making adequate progress in therapy. Patient or Representative has the right to terminate therapy at his/her discretion. Upon either party’s decision to terminate therapy, Therapist will generally recommend that Patient participate in at least one, or possibly more, termination sessions. These sessions are intended to facilitate a positive termination experience and give both parties an opportunity to reflect on the work that has been done. Therapist will also attempt to ensure a smooth transition to another therapist by offering referrals to Patient or Representative.