Balancing tests: How should the balancing test be applied? Does it weigh in favor of NA since they are merely attempting to protect their patient base and referral base? Since the practice is specialized, isn’t it even more important to enforce the covenant given the devastating impact that your relocation could have on their revenue from patients? Given the lack of neurologists in the region, what public policy issues apply? Shouldn’t patients choose their own physician?

Balancing tests: How should the balancing test be applied? Does it weigh in favor of NA since they are merely attempting to protect their patient base and referral base? Since the practice is specialized, isn’t it even more important to enforce the covenant given the devastating impact that your relocation could have on their revenue from patients? Given the lack of neurologists in the region, what public policy issues apply? Shouldn’t patients choose their own physician?

Comprehensive Medical Assisting: Administrative and Clinical Competencies (MindTap Course List)

6th Edition

ISBN:9781305964792

Author:Wilburta Q. Lindh, Carol D. Tamparo, Barbara M. Dahl, Julie Morris, Cindy Correa

Publisher:Wilburta Q. Lindh, Carol D. Tamparo, Barbara M. Dahl, Julie Morris, Cindy Correa

Chapter5: The Therapeutic Approach To The Patient With A Life-threatening Illness

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