Dentistry Chapter 14 Define key terms associated with legal issues

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Legal Issues

and the Dental Radiographer

Chapter 14

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Learning Objectives

Lesson 14.1: Legal Issues

and the Dental Radiographer

1. Define key terms associated with legal issues.

2. List federal and state regulations affecting the

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Learning Objectives

Lesson 14.1: Legal Issues

and the Dental Radiographer (Cont.)

6. Discuss dental malpractice issues, including

negligence and standard of care.

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Introduction

Purpose

To discuss general legal concepts, including

various regulations as they apply to the dental

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Legal Issues

and Dental Imaging

Laws exist that govern the use of ionizing

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Legal Issues

and Dental Imaging (Cont.)

Federal and state regulations

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Federal and State Regulations

Federal government

Requirements include safety precautions affecting

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Licensure Requirements

May include:

Obtaining additional certification in dental imaging

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Legal Issues and the Dental Patient

Risk management

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Risk Management

The policies and procedures that should be

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Risk Management (Cont.)

Informed consent

Self-determination

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Informed Consent

Information presented to the patient should

include the:

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Informed Consent (Cont.)

Disclosure

The process of informing the patient about the

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Liability

Dentists are legally accountable or liable to

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Malpractice Issues

Malpractice

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Malpractice Issues (Cont.)

Standard of care

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Malpractice Issues (Cont.)

Statute of limitations

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Patient Records

Documentation

Informed consent

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Ownership and Retention

of Dental Images

Legally, dental images are the property of the

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Patients Who Refuse

Exposure of Dental Images

The situation must be carefully considered by

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Slide 21

Questions?

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