Legal and Ethical Considerations for Dental Hygienists and Assistants

Name: Legal and Ethical Considerations for Dental Hygienists and Assistants
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ISBN: 9781556644221

ISBN-10: 1556644221

ISBN-13: 9781556644221

Edition: 2000

Authors: Judith Ann Davison

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Dental hygienists and assistants need to be aware of legal processes related to issues of infection control, insurance, liability, malpractice and negligence. This text provides information concerning legal, ethical and management dilemmas.

Book details

List price: $59.95
Copyright year: 2000
Publisher: Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
Publication date: 12/14/1999
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 400
Size: 7.50" wide x 9.25" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 1.496
Language: English




The Legal System



The Judicial System



Procedural Law/Structure of a Lawsuit



The Law and Ethics



Legal Rights That Define Relationships Between Individuals



Tort Law Unintentional Acts



Tort Law Intentional Misconduct



Informed Consent



Confidentiality and Disclosure



Contractual Relationships



Discrimination



Quality Assurance



Accreditation and Credentialing



Legal Consequences of Unauthorized Practice



The Role of Professional Associations and The Federal Government



Office Protocols and Patient Records



Medical and Dental Records



Forensic Dentistry



Office Procedures



Employment



Employee Rights, Application for Employment and Employment Contracts



Sexual Harrassment



Insurance



Changing the Law



Creating or Changing Law Appendices



American Dental Association Principles of Ethics and Code of Professional Conduct



Code of Ethics for Dental Hygienists



American Dental Assistants Association Principles of Ethics and Professional Conduct



Ethics for Dental Laboratory Technologists



Code of Ethics for Dental Laboratory Industry



Safety Mini-Audit for Compliance and Safety Checklist Excerpts from The Written Office Safety Program



Rhode Island Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action



Maines Dental Practice Act and Rules and Regulations



Wyomings Dental Practice Act and Rules and Regulations