Dealing with leaves of absence

Physicians request leaves of absence for both personal and business reasons, such as overseas military assignments, extended education, parental leave, and health issues. Generally, medical staff bylaws allow a medical staff member to obtain, for good cause, a voluntary leave of absence. Keep reading to learn what policies, bylaws, and documentation your organization needs to have in place before physicians request a leave of absence.

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