| Two patients receiving the same treatment will often experience very different results, even if the standard of care was met in both cases. Suboptimal outcomes, coupled with unrealistic patient expectations, can result in costly and protracted litigation. This edition of Dental Expressions® provides dental practitioners with tips and techniques for minimizing liability exposure by focusing on communication, documentation and referral.
PATIENT MANAGEMENT One of the more unpleasant situations a dentist may encounter is treating an unhappy or recalcitrant patient who threatens to sue during the course of care. In our litigious society, dentists must be aware of the possibility of complaints or claims even when the treatment appears to meet the standard of care. The following tips can help minimize the risks of legal entanglements. |
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