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21 Cards in this Set
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Abandonment
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Withdrawing from patient care without reasonable notice or failing to provide a referral or completion of dental treatment is illegal
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Civil Law
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noncriminal legal action that a patient may pursue against a dentist that may result in a compensation lawsuit for pain, suffering, and loss of wages resulting from a dental treatment or dentist's actions
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Criminal law
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involves a state or government action against individuals who perform nonlegal procedures or violate laws. Such lawsuits can result in disciplinary action, fines, and/or imprisonment.
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Dental practice act
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legal restrictions set forth by each state legislative body that describe the statutes regarding performance guidelines for licensed and non licensed dental health care professionals.
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Dental jurisprudence
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the governing laws in the science of dentistry
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Due care
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the actions any reasonable or prudent dental care professional would perform under similar circumstances
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Expanded function
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advanced task that requires increased skill and training performed by a dental auxiliary when delegated by a dentist in accordance with the governing state dental practice act
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Express contract
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verbal or written words that are agreed on in an established contract
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Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
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an act passed by Congress to address the security and privacy of health data
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Implied contract
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a contract that is implemented by the patient's actions, not verbally or written. Also known as implied consent
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Informed consent
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the procedure of fully informing a patient about the choices the patient has regarding his/her dental care
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Informed refusal
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occurs when the patient refuses treatment after he has been fully educated regarding the consequences of not receiving the treatment
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Malpractice
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incorrect or negligent treatment by a professional
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Negligence
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failure to use a standard of care that a reasonable person would apply under related situations
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Reciprocity
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allows an individual to transfer licensure, with the same rights, from one state to another without having to retake licensure exams
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Res gestae
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statements made at the time of an alleged negligent act that are admissible in court as evidence
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Res ipsa loquitur
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the act speaks for itself ( Latin) The cause is obvious
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Respondent superior
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the master answers ( Latin) the employer is responsible for all employee actions
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Risk management
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actions implemented to minimize legal risks to the dental practice
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tort
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intentional or unintentional act that causes harm
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written consent
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a written document signed by the patient that provides consent to receive treatment
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