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The challenging patient is a fact of life and part of our practice. The clinic that understands the complex issues of dealing with difficult patients and responds to threats appropriately will minimize risks. Risk can come in the form of malpractice claims, board of medicine complaints, Employee Equal Opportunity Commission (EEOC) charges, employee whistle-blowers, and patient allegations that lead to a financial and time drain.
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Hansen, H., Holmes, J. (2016). Treating the Difficult Patient. In: Staats, P., Silverman, S. (eds) Controlled Substance Management in Chronic Pain. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-30964-4_13
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