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Legal and ethical considerations for dental hygienists and assistants / Judith A. Davison.

Title: Legal and ethical considerations for dental hygienists and assistants / Judith A. Davison.
Author: Davison, Judith A.
Publication: St. Louis : Mosby, c2000.

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xxii, 378 p. : ill., forms; 24 cm.

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Includes bibliographical references and index.

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Contents

section 1. The legal system : The judicial system ; Procedural law: structure of a lawsuit ; The law and ethics -- section 2. Legal rights that define relationships between individuals : Tort law: unintentional acts ; Tort law: intentional misconduct ; Informed consent ; Confidentiality and disclosure ; Contractural relationships ; Discrimination -- section III. Quality assurance : Accreditation and credentialing ; Legal consequences of unauthorized practice ; The role of professional associations and the federal government -- section IV. Office protocols and patient records : Medical and dental records ; Forensic dentistry ; Office procedures -- section V. Employment : Employee rights, application for employment, and employment contracts ; Sexual harassment ; Insurance -- section VI. Changing the law : Creating or changing law -- Appendixes : A. American Dental Association Principles of Ethics and Code of Professional Conduct ; B. Code of Ethics for Dental Hygienists ; C. American Dental Assistants' Association Principles of Ethics and Professional Conduct ; D. Legal and Ethical Standards for Certified Dental Technologists ; E. Code of Ethics for the Dental Laboratory Industry ; F. Safety Mini-Audit for Compliance and Safety Checklist: excerpts from "The Written Office Safety Program" ; G. Rhode Island Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Act ; H. Maine's Dental Practice Act: laws relating to the practice of dentistry, dental hygiene, and denture technology ; I. Draft of compilation of laws of Wyoming with reference to the practice of dentistry: The Dental Practice Law of Wyoming.

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1556644221

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