MN Dental Jurisprudence Exam 2023 (VerifiedWith complete solution) 8

8 components of dental record - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT ANSWER 7 A minor (child) pt's record must be kept ____ yrs beyond the age of 18 - CORRECT ANSWER 7 Informed consents consists of: - CORRECT ANSWER giving options, benefits, and risks, along w/ pt approval When electronic records are kept, DDS must either: - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT ANSWER True Should original radiographs be sent? - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT ANSWER True