CH 15 Legal Issues and the Dental Radiographer

Rad Term

The process of informing the patient about the particulars of exposing dental images is termed

Disclosure

(T/F) A dental assistant may have to take an additional certification or licensure examination to expose dental images

True

Which person(s) may be liable for the actions of a dental auxiliary?

Both dental auxiliary and dentist

The improper exposure of dental radiographs may result in:

Malpractice

(T/F) The right to self-determination means that the patient has the right to consent to or refuse treatment.

True

(T/F) It is best to retain dental records for 6 years

False (Indefinitely)

The following must be closely monitored with manual processing techniques

The purpose of the procedure and who will perform it

The potential benefits of receiving the procedure

The possible risk of not having the procedure performed, as well as the risk of not having the procedure performed

Incomplete disclosure to the patient before obtaining his or her informed consent may

invalidate the consent

The dental record is a legal document.

True

The___ has established requirements, including safety precautions, for the use of x-ray machines made and sold in the United States

Federal government

Negligence

Occurs when the diagnosis made or the dental treatment delivered falls below the standard of care