Dental Law Questions and Correct Answers
How should corrections in a chart entry by done?
corrections should have...
1. a single line though it
2.dated
3. initialed
What is defined as the guidelines for determining proper behavior?
ethics
What is the principle based on the idea that people have the freedom of choice and
have responsibility for their own actions?
autonomy
What is the key idea to the "Hippocratic Oath"?
Do no harm
What does nonmaleficence mean?
"do no harm"
What are the 3 types of supervision?
1. Direct
2. Indirect
3. General
What kind of supervision involves the dentist being present while the procedure is being
performed or approves the work performed before the patient is dismissed?
, Direct supervision
What kind of supervision involves the dentist being present in the facility while the
procedure is being performed?
indirect supervision
What kind of supervision involves the dentist not needing to be present in the facility while
procedure is being performed?
general supervision
What is it called when a dental office ends the relationship with a patient without
proper notice, while the patient still needs treatment?
abandonment
What does "duty of care" refer too?
The dentist must;
1. show reasonable judgement, skill and care for each patient
2. hold a current license in their state
What is a binding agreement between two or more people?
a contract
What does HIPAA stand for?
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
What is the purpose of HIPAA?
-to provide consumers with greater access to healthcare insurance
-protect the privacy of protected health information
-to to promote greater standardization
How should corrections in a chart entry by done?
corrections should have...
1. a single line though it
2.dated
3. initialed
What is defined as the guidelines for determining proper behavior?
ethics
What is the principle based on the idea that people have the freedom of choice and
have responsibility for their own actions?
autonomy
What is the key idea to the "Hippocratic Oath"?
Do no harm
What does nonmaleficence mean?
"do no harm"
What are the 3 types of supervision?
1. Direct
2. Indirect
3. General
What kind of supervision involves the dentist being present while the procedure is being
performed or approves the work performed before the patient is dismissed?
, Direct supervision
What kind of supervision involves the dentist being present in the facility while the
procedure is being performed?
indirect supervision
What kind of supervision involves the dentist not needing to be present in the facility while
procedure is being performed?
general supervision
What is it called when a dental office ends the relationship with a patient without
proper notice, while the patient still needs treatment?
abandonment
What does "duty of care" refer too?
The dentist must;
1. show reasonable judgement, skill and care for each patient
2. hold a current license in their state
What is a binding agreement between two or more people?
a contract
What does HIPAA stand for?
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
What is the purpose of HIPAA?
-to provide consumers with greater access to healthcare insurance
-protect the privacy of protected health information
-to to promote greater standardization
