Abandonment

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Debbi,

I had something similar happen to me years ago, when my PCP joined an

HMO, but he at least made a token effort to refer me to colleagues. Your

legal options are limited and probably not worth the effort and expense,

unless (a) those allergy shots were REALLY expensive or ( the

abandonment directly causes you some major harm, such as

hospitalization, surgery, or financial loss. However, you can report the

physician to the appropriate governing medical board. That might turn up

the heat a little.

Since this is considered such seriously unprofessional behavior, you

might be dealing with a sudden illness or other situation that

incapacitates the doctor. You might want to ask around and see if anyone

knows why this happened. It might help you decide whether you want to

cut him some slack or try even harder to find the nearest lawyer.

Chuck B.