Dentistry and The Law
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| Draggable item | arrow_right_alt | Corresponding Item |
|---|---|---|
Patient notification | arrow_right_alt | Discontinuation of care after treatment, before it's completed |
Refusal of care | arrow_right_alt | Ending dentist-patient relationship without proper notification |
Reasonable notice | arrow_right_alt | |
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| Draggable item | arrow_right_alt | Corresponding Item |
|---|---|---|
Dentist doesn't provide reasonable notice | arrow_right_alt | May not always be legal |
Dentist refuses to give another appointment | arrow_right_alt | Can lead to abandonment accusation |
Patient not given written termination notification | arrow_right_alt | |
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| Draggable item | arrow_right_alt | Corresponding Item |
|---|---|---|
Dentist terminates relationship without notice | arrow_right_alt | Dentist still must provide reasonable notice |
Dentist discontinues care abruptly | arrow_right_alt | Considered abandonment without proper transition period |
Dentist relocates without patient notification | arrow_right_alt | |
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| Draggable item | arrow_right_alt | Corresponding Item |
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Dentist leaving the area for the weekend | arrow_right_alt | Usually 30 days for patient to find another dentist |
Care continuation after notification | arrow_right_alt | Must make arrangements for emergency care or patient notification |
