That means there is a financial incentive to monitor follow - up appointments and other medical directions in an effort to prevent the need for emergency room, or reactive, medical attention. (canadianbusiness.com)
By presenting this singular solution we hope to minimize the time needed to contact and receive additional medical direction during time of high stress. (www2.erie.gov)
For example, if the doctor claims that the patient's injuries were caused by their refusal to follow medical directions, then that may be an intervening cause that removes liability from the doctor. (charlesboyk-law.com)