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Risk management for the '90s
Journal of the American Dental Association (1939)
|March 1, 1993
Summary
Improving dental recordkeeping and informed consent empowers patients and simplifies refuting negligence claims. Enhance patient awareness and practice defense through better documentation and communication.
Area of Science:
- Dental Risk Management
- Patient Safety
- Healthcare Law
Background:
- Effective risk management in dentistry is crucial for patient care and legal protection.
- Key components include meticulous recordkeeping and comprehensive informed consent processes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the importance of recordkeeping and informed consent in dental risk management.
- To suggest improvements for dental practices to enhance patient awareness and defense against allegations.
Main Methods:
- Review of fundamental risk management principles in dental practice.
- Analysis of the impact of recordkeeping and informed consent on patient engagement and legal outcomes.
Main Results:
- Enhanced recordkeeping can make unfounded allegations of negligence easier to disprove.
- Improved informed consent processes foster greater patient awareness and participation in their dental care.
Conclusions:
- Dental offices should prioritize enhancing both recordkeeping and informed consent procedures.
- These improvements contribute to better patient outcomes and reduced legal risks.