MN Jurisprudence Exam Questions with Complete Correct Answers | Grade A+

8 components of dental record Ans: -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 Ans: 7 A minor (child) pt's record must be kept ____ yrs beyond the age of 18 Ans: 7 Informed consents consists of: Ans: giving options, benefits, and risks, along w/ pt approval When electronic records are kept, DDS must either: Ans: 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 Ans: True Should original radiographs be sent? Ans: 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 Ans: True Who decides on the max. fee a DDS can charge? (in minnesota) Ans: MN Department of Health (MDH) Can a dental professional accept $$ for making a referral to another dentist? Ans: N