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, 8 components of dental record - ANSWER -Personal data
-Pt's reason for the visit
-Dental and Med hx
-Clinical exam
-Diagnosis
-Tx plan
-Informed consent
-Progress notes
Adult pt's record must be kept _______ years beyond last time they were seen -
ANSWER 7
A minor (child) pt's record must be kept ____ yrs beyond the age of 18 - ANSWER 7
Informed consents consists of: - ANSWER giving options, benefits, and risks, along w/
pt approval
When electronic records are kept, DDS must either: - ANSWER Keep duplicate hard
copy record or use an unalterable electronic record
At request of pt, records must be transferred, even if their bill has not been paid. T/F -
ANSWER True
Should original radiographs be sent? - ANSWER NO, never. Diagnostic duplicate xrays
and copied records must be created and sent
Dental office can charge a pt a fee for the cost of transferring records. T/F - ANSWER
True
Who decides on the max. fee a DDS can charge? (in minnesota) - ANSWER MN
Department of Health (MDH)
Can a dental professional accept $$ for making a referral to another dentist? -
ANSWER No
Remuneration - ANSWER Refers to payment for a service
ex) can a dental professional receive remuneration for a referral? NO