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Dentistry and The Law

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20 questions

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What type of consent is indicated by a patient's action?

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Which level of supervision allows a dentist not to be present?

1

What act specifies regulations for patient healthcare information privacy?

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Which type of contract is established by actions?

1

What is the definition of abandonment in dentistry?

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Which category of law deals with relations of individuals?

1

What is the responsibility of a Board of Dentistry?

1

What does child abuse endanger or impair?

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What is the main difference between direct and general supervision?

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What must a dentist do before delegating a procedure under direct supervision?

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What is a tort in dentistry?

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Under general supervision, who is allowed to perform specific procedures?

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Match the following terms with their definitions:

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

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Connect the situations with the corresponding consequences:

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

1

Pair the following scenarios with the appropriate actions:

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

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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

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What does nonmaleficence mean?

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Define veracity in dentistry.

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What is the role of confidentiality in a dental practice?

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Explain beneficence in dental care.