Dental Malpractice: Learning the Rules of the Road
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Released: 02/10/2010
Review Date: 6/30/2022
Expiration Date: 6/30/2025
Overview:
This course will acquaint the dental practitioner with the legal requirements for a malpractice claim, provide information on specific types of claims and instruct the practitioner on methods to effectively document treatment in an attempt to avoid litigation. In addition, the practitioner will learn methods to identify problem patients early in treatment and protocols to manage these patients. Finally, the practitioner will gain knowledge regarding the NPOB, licensing investigations, and how to deal with subpoenas and requests for deposition testimony.
Educational Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to achieve the following:
• Have familiarity with legal elements necessary to support a claim for dental malpractice
• Recognize specific practice areas and treatment modalities that are more susceptible to litigation
• Document comprehensively to assist in the prevention of dental malpractice claims
• Recognize problem patients and institute protocols for management of these patients in a way to avoid claims
• Identify the circumstances where reporting to the National Practitioners Data Bank is required by Federal Law
Note: The fee to view this course is $36. This cost includes the fee to take the exam and claim your CE credits.