2025 Risk Management Programs
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OnlineDENTAL "CASE CLOSED"
Authored by staff of Professionals Advocate’s Risk Management Department
The importance of good record keeping in these litigious times cannot be understated. Poor or non-existent documentation can result in patient safety issues, as well as make the defensibility of any potential lawsuit problematic. This online course will review the principles of good documentation and offer some practical tips to help reduce your liability risk.
Objectives
- Identify weaknesses in the dental record that can result in miscommunication and poor patient outcomes
- Understand the role of the dental record as crucial evidence in dental malpractice litigation
- Understand the role of informed consent in the dental treatment process
- Recognize how strong documentation of the treatment plan and consent process can prevent litigation