Dentistry and The Law - Andrea Twarowski | Library | Formative

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Match the following terms with their definitions:

Draggable item		Corresponding Item
Abandonment		Discontinuation of care after treatment, before it's completed
Patient notification		Ending dentist-patient relationship without proper notification
Refusal of care		Written termination notification before dismissing or refusing treatment
Reasonable notice		Dentist legally refusing to give patient another appointment

Connect the situations with the corresponding consequences:

Draggable item		Corresponding Item
Dentist refuses to give another appointment		May not always be legal
Dentist leaves without care arrangements		Can lead to abandonment accusation
Dentist doesn't provide reasonable notice		Could be considered abandonment
Patient not given written termination notification		Can be liable for abandonment

Pair the following scenarios with the appropriate actions:

Draggable item		Corresponding Item
Patient keeps missing appointments		Dentist still must provide reasonable notice
Dentist relocates without patient notification		Considered abandonment without proper transition period
Dentist terminates relationship without notice		Can lead to legal consequences
Dentist discontinues care abruptly		May be liable for abandonment

Match the following requirements to their corresponding timeframes:

Draggable item		Corresponding Item
Care continuation after notification		Usually 30 days for patient to find another dentist
Dentist leaving the area for the weekend		Must make arrangements for emergency care or patient notification