Avoid patient abandonment by providing adequate patient notification in writing, along with other care obligations. Which action is explicitly listed as part of this guidance?

• A. Insurance
• B. Documentation
• C. Scheduling
• D. Notification

Answer: (D)

This item tests the obligation to avoid patient abandonment by ensuring patients receive written notice about changes in their care, along with other care duties. The action explicitly listed is providing notification in writing, because the prompt states that adequate patient notification in writing is part of the guidance. Notification helps the patient understand what will happen next and enables them to arrange follow-up care, which is central to preventing abandonment. The other options don’t match the explicit written-notice aspect: insurance is about coverage, scheduling is about arranging times, and documentation, while important, is not the specific action highlighted in the guidance.