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Managing malpractice liability: tips to limit your risk.

H Wood
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Perceived poor communication and poor documentation are the primary culprits in litigation against dentists. Better communication can be attained by making strong efforts to involve the patient in the decision-making process when proposing treatment, and recording those discussions in the patient's record. Records should be meticulously kept, for legibility, accuracy, and objectivity protect a dentist from liability. The patient's medical history should also be a part of the record.

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CommunicationDecision MakingDental RecordsDentist-Patient RelationsForms and Records ControlHumansLiability, LegalMalpracticePatient Care PlanningPatient ParticipationPractice Management, DentalRisk ManagementJournal Article

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H Wood. 2001. Managing malpractice liability: tips to limit your risk.. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11862644/

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