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I was attempting change to a cash practice and was trying to limit my exposure by having patients sign a contract not to sue. Is this a legal and acceptable practice?
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I was attempting change to a cash practice and was trying to limit my exposure by having patients sign a contract not to sue. Is this a legal and acceptable practice?
A: A contract not to sue is part of a hold harmless agreement. Unfortunately, these agreements usually do not hold up in court because a judge will usually give a patient his "day in court."
Lee Johnson
Lee Johnson, who can be contacted atlj@bestweb.net, is a healthcare attorney in Mt. Kisco, NY, specializing in risk management issues.
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