continuous treatment doctrine
continuous-treatment doctrine. The principle that the limitations period for bringing a medical-malpractice action is tolled while the patient continues treatment that is related to the negligent act or omission. [Cases: Limitation of Actions 55(3). C.J.S. Limitations of Actions §§ 159, 166, 171–175; Physicians, Surgeons, and other Health–Care Providers § 108.]
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