JACKLINE
TCDHA RAD FINAL WITH QUESTIONS AND 100% DETAILED CORRECT ANSWERS
Terms in this set (521)
consumer-patient radiation health & safety act - Establishes guidelines for the proper maintenance of x-ray equipment
(US) - Requires the individuals who take radiographs be properly trained and certified
- Inspection of x-ray equipment is required on a regular basis eg: every 5 years
state, county, & city laws
- Only trained and certified persons are able to operate the x-ray equipment
policies and procedures that should be followed by the radiographer to reduce the possibility
risk management
that the client will file legal action against the dentist or dental radiographer
inform the client of diagnostic procedures and proposed treatment
It is the responsibility of the dental professional Eg: purpose and benefits, number and type of radiographs, risks associated with radiation
to exposure
The client has the legal right to consent or refuse treatment
The process of informing the client about exposing radiographs
disclosure It is important that the client receive ample information in order to
make choices regarding treatment
TCDHA RAD FINAL
1/15
, 10/14/24, 10:50 PM
Refers to consent given by a client following complete disclosure
Informed consent must be obtained from all clients, and
documented!
informed consent
A written consent form may be used
If informed consent is not obtained from a client before taking radiographs, a client can legally
claim malpractice or negligence
If the client is a minor (under 18), informed consent must be obtained from a parent/legal guardian.
1) complete lack of consent from the client
2) consent obtained from a person who is not legally entitled to
give consent
lack of informed consent
3) consent obtained from a person taking drugs or alcohol
4) consent obtained by misrepresentation or fraudulence
5) consent obtained after incomplete disclosure
According to state laws, dentists are legally accountable or liable to supervise the
performance of dental health professionals
liability
The trend in dental negligence or malpractice actions has been to sue the dentist
No document can be signed that releases the dentist from liability
when the dental practitioner is negligent in the delivery of dental care
malpractice
- ie: treatment is below the standard of care
The quality of care that is provided by the dental practitioners in a similar locality under similar
conditions
Negligence may result from the actions or inactions of the dental radiographer
standard of care
Eg: Incorrect number of radiographs are exposed
Eg: Due to improper radiographic and processing techniques, the radiographs are non-
diagnostic
TCDHA RAD FINAL
2/15
TCDHA RAD FINAL WITH QUESTIONS AND 100% DETAILED CORRECT ANSWERS
Terms in this set (521)
consumer-patient radiation health & safety act - Establishes guidelines for the proper maintenance of x-ray equipment
(US) - Requires the individuals who take radiographs be properly trained and certified
- Inspection of x-ray equipment is required on a regular basis eg: every 5 years
state, county, & city laws
- Only trained and certified persons are able to operate the x-ray equipment
policies and procedures that should be followed by the radiographer to reduce the possibility
risk management
that the client will file legal action against the dentist or dental radiographer
inform the client of diagnostic procedures and proposed treatment
It is the responsibility of the dental professional Eg: purpose and benefits, number and type of radiographs, risks associated with radiation
to exposure
The client has the legal right to consent or refuse treatment
The process of informing the client about exposing radiographs
disclosure It is important that the client receive ample information in order to
make choices regarding treatment
TCDHA RAD FINAL
1/15
, 10/14/24, 10:50 PM
Refers to consent given by a client following complete disclosure
Informed consent must be obtained from all clients, and
documented!
informed consent
A written consent form may be used
If informed consent is not obtained from a client before taking radiographs, a client can legally
claim malpractice or negligence
If the client is a minor (under 18), informed consent must be obtained from a parent/legal guardian.
1) complete lack of consent from the client
2) consent obtained from a person who is not legally entitled to
give consent
lack of informed consent
3) consent obtained from a person taking drugs or alcohol
4) consent obtained by misrepresentation or fraudulence
5) consent obtained after incomplete disclosure
According to state laws, dentists are legally accountable or liable to supervise the
performance of dental health professionals
liability
The trend in dental negligence or malpractice actions has been to sue the dentist
No document can be signed that releases the dentist from liability
when the dental practitioner is negligent in the delivery of dental care
malpractice
- ie: treatment is below the standard of care
The quality of care that is provided by the dental practitioners in a similar locality under similar
conditions
Negligence may result from the actions or inactions of the dental radiographer
standard of care
Eg: Incorrect number of radiographs are exposed
Eg: Due to improper radiographic and processing techniques, the radiographs are non-
diagnostic
TCDHA RAD FINAL
2/15
