Dental Law & Ethics Test Study Questions and
Correct Answers
The law that deals with patient confidentiality is ____
HIPPA
Direct supervision requires the doctor to examine a patient
Both before delegating and after procedure is complete by the auxiliary
Insurance fraud is an example of a ____ offense
Felony
The best defense against malpractice suit are ____ and ____
Prevention , good communication
When the dental case is unusual and conditions are beyond the dentists scope of expertise,
the dentist MUST ____
Refer to specialist
_______ is granted from criminal or civil liability for reporting abuse as required in states that
legally mandate the reporting of child, spousal, or elder abuse.
immunity
Describe a patient's right to self-determination.
The right to privacy, freedom of choice, and acceptance of responsibility.
Criminal Law involves crimes against ____
Society
Respondeat Superior
employer is responsible for any harm caused by the employees
Correct Answers
The law that deals with patient confidentiality is ____
HIPPA
Direct supervision requires the doctor to examine a patient
Both before delegating and after procedure is complete by the auxiliary
Insurance fraud is an example of a ____ offense
Felony
The best defense against malpractice suit are ____ and ____
Prevention , good communication
When the dental case is unusual and conditions are beyond the dentists scope of expertise,
the dentist MUST ____
Refer to specialist
_______ is granted from criminal or civil liability for reporting abuse as required in states that
legally mandate the reporting of child, spousal, or elder abuse.
immunity
Describe a patient's right to self-determination.
The right to privacy, freedom of choice, and acceptance of responsibility.
Criminal Law involves crimes against ____
Society
Respondeat Superior
employer is responsible for any harm caused by the employees
