Common use of Physician Absence Clause in Contracts

Physician Absence. The Physician may from time to time, due to vacations, sick days, and other similar situations, not be available to provide the services referred to in Appendix 1. During such times, Patient calls to the Physician will be routed to a message indicating absence from duty and what time full service is expected to resume. If Patients have a concern which is urgent and the Physician is absent from duty, they should proceed to the nearest urgent or emergent care facility.

Physician Absence. The Physician may from time to time, due to vacations, sick days, and other similar situations, not be available to provide the services referred to in Appendix 1. During such times, Patient Member calls to the Physician will be routed to a message indicating absence from duty and what time full service is expected to resume. If Patients Patient Members have a concern which is urgent and the Physician is absent from duty, they should proceed to the nearest urgent or emergent care facility.