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Risk management in clinical practice. Part 7. Dento-legal aspects of orthodontic practice.
- Source :
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British dental journal [Br Dent J] 2010 Oct 23; Vol. 209 (8), pp. 381-90. - Publication Year :
- 2010
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Abstract
- Orthodontic treatment, like any aspect of general dentistry, exposes the clinician to the risk of malpractice and litigation. While for orthodontists this issue has not been a major concern over the last century, risk management has, over the last decade, become a significant issue in orthodontic practice. The patient-orthodontist contact may be classified into pre-treatment, active treatment and post-treatment periods. Risk management issues pertinent to each time period are discussed in this article with the intention of increasing the clinician's awareness of potential problems. Armed with this knowledge the overriding message for the clinician is to practise orthodontics with the philosophy of prevention and avoidance. To the best of your ability, avoid giving patients a reason to institute legal proceedings.
- Subjects :
- Adolescent
Child
Communication
Consent Forms
Correspondence as Topic
Dental Caries diagnosis
Dentist-Patient Relations
Fees, Dental
General Practice, Dental legislation & jurisprudence
Humans
Jaw injuries
Liability, Legal
Malpractice legislation & jurisprudence
Motivation
Oral Hygiene
Orthodontic Retainers
Orthodontics, Corrective economics
Orthodontics, Corrective legislation & jurisprudence
Patient Care Planning
Patient Compliance
Periodontal Diseases diagnosis
Radiography, Dental
Referral and Consultation legislation & jurisprudence
Risk Assessment
Root Resorption etiology
Temporomandibular Joint Disorders diagnosis
Tooth Injuries diagnosis
Orthodontics legislation & jurisprudence
Practice Management, Dental legislation & jurisprudence
Risk Management legislation & jurisprudence
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1476-5373
- Volume :
- 209
- Issue :
- 8
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- British dental journal
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 20966997
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1038/sj.bdj.2010.926