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15 Cards in this Set
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ABANDONMENT
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Desertion or refusal to treat a patient without notice.
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EXPRESSED CONTRACT
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A contract, written or verbal, that describes what each party in the contract will do.
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MALPRACTICE
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incorrect or negligent treatment given to a patient by a Dr. or Dentist
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IMPLIED CONSENT
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Consent for a procedure given by the patient's act
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ACCOUNT PAYABLE
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Amount a business owes for goods and services
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NEGLIGENCE
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the failure to exercise the standard of care that a reasonable person would exercise in similar circumstances.
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COVERAGE
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benefits available through dental insurance
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DEDUCTIBLE
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amount paid before benefits take effect
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DOWNTIME
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time in an appointment book not used for appointment
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ERGONOMICS
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study of work and space
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DENTAL ASSOCIATE
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a dentist who works under contract-usually a solo practice
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PARTNERSHIP
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legal agreement that makes Dr.'s and dentists responsible for accounts payable
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ETHICS
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what is morally right and wrong
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HIPAA
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health insurance portability and accountabillity Act of 1996
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RECIPROCITY
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one who has passed medical/dental requirements for one state that applies for the same "rights" in another state-without taking another written exam.
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