MN Dental Jurisprudence Exam Study
Guide
8 components of the dental record - ANSWER-1. Personal Data
2. Patient's reasons for visit
3. Dental and medical history
4. Clinical examinations
5. Diagnosis
6. Treatment plan
7. Informed consent
8. Progress notes
An adult patient's record must be kept __________. - ANSWER-7 years beyond the last time
they were seen.
A minor (child) patient's record must be kept for ___________. - ANSWER-7 years beyond the
age of 18.
Informed consent consists of the health care provider giving ___________. - ANSWER-options,
benefits, and risks and the patient giving approval.
Consent is NOT necessary in an emergency situation. T or F - ANSWER-True
When electronic records are kept, _______. - ANSWER-a dentist must keep either a duplicate
hard copy record or use an unalterable electronic record.
, At the request of a patient, their dental records must be transferred to another dentist
according to Minnesota Statutes, irrespective of the status of the patient's account. Even if they
still owe money, the radiographs (or whatever part of the record) must be transferred. -
ANSWER-True
Original radiographs or records should never be sent. Diagnostic duplicated radiographs and
copied records must be created and sent. - ANSWER-True
Can the dental office charge a fee for the cost of transferring records? - ANSWER-Yes
Who decides what the maximum fee that a dentist can charge to transfer records? - ANSWER-
MN Department of Health (MDH)
No dental professional can accept money for making a referral to another dentist. T/F -
ANSWER-True
Remuneration - ANSWER-refers to payment fo a service
Can a dental professional receive remuneration for a referral? - ANSWER-No
Can a dentist dismiss a patient for being non-compliant to recommended treatment. - ANSWER-
Yes
The doctor/patient relationship can be terminated for: - ANSWER--Patient's failure to comply
with treatment or professional advice
-Consistent tardiness or failed appointments
-Failure to pay for services rendered
-Behavior management issues
Guide
8 components of the dental record - ANSWER-1. Personal Data
2. Patient's reasons for visit
3. Dental and medical history
4. Clinical examinations
5. Diagnosis
6. Treatment plan
7. Informed consent
8. Progress notes
An adult patient's record must be kept __________. - ANSWER-7 years beyond the last time
they were seen.
A minor (child) patient's record must be kept for ___________. - ANSWER-7 years beyond the
age of 18.
Informed consent consists of the health care provider giving ___________. - ANSWER-options,
benefits, and risks and the patient giving approval.
Consent is NOT necessary in an emergency situation. T or F - ANSWER-True
When electronic records are kept, _______. - ANSWER-a dentist must keep either a duplicate
hard copy record or use an unalterable electronic record.
, At the request of a patient, their dental records must be transferred to another dentist
according to Minnesota Statutes, irrespective of the status of the patient's account. Even if they
still owe money, the radiographs (or whatever part of the record) must be transferred. -
ANSWER-True
Original radiographs or records should never be sent. Diagnostic duplicated radiographs and
copied records must be created and sent. - ANSWER-True
Can the dental office charge a fee for the cost of transferring records? - ANSWER-Yes
Who decides what the maximum fee that a dentist can charge to transfer records? - ANSWER-
MN Department of Health (MDH)
No dental professional can accept money for making a referral to another dentist. T/F -
ANSWER-True
Remuneration - ANSWER-refers to payment fo a service
Can a dental professional receive remuneration for a referral? - ANSWER-No
Can a dentist dismiss a patient for being non-compliant to recommended treatment. - ANSWER-
Yes
The doctor/patient relationship can be terminated for: - ANSWER--Patient's failure to comply
with treatment or professional advice
-Consistent tardiness or failed appointments
-Failure to pay for services rendered
-Behavior management issues
