WorksheetsCh14 Legal Issues and the Dental Radiographer
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Informed consent is based on the concept that a patient receives:
some disclosure
no disclosure
complete disclosure
enough disclosure
The process of informing the patient about the particulars of exposing dental images is termed:
consent
liability
disclosure
discussion
A dental assistant may have to take an additional certification or licensure examination to expose dental images.
True
False
The right to self-determinism means that the patient has the right to consent to or refuse treatment.
True
False
Which person(s) may be liable for the actions of the dental auxiliary?
dentist
dental auxillary
both of them
neither of them
The improper exposure of dental images may result in:
phobia
malpractice
standard of care
malfeasance
It is best to retain dental records for 6 years.
True
False
The following must be disclosed to the patient before obtaining informed consent:
the purpose of the procedures and who will perform it
the potential benefits of the receiving the procedure
the possible risks in having the procedure as well as the risks of not having the procedure
all of the answers are correct
Incomplete disclosure to the patient before obtaining informed consent may:
validate the consent
serve as a partial consent
invalidate the consent
none of the answers are correct
The dental record is a legal document.
True
False
