By Kim Hathaway, RN, CPHRM, Patient Safety Risk Manager, The Doctors Company Failure to diagnose and failure to refer are common issues seen in dental claims. Dental practice claims alleging failure to refer, or failure or delay in diagnosis may…
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By Rosanne Cain, BSN, LHRM, Patient Safety/Risk Manager II, The Doctors Company Recognizing latex allergies is an important patient safety precaution. A 43-year-old registered nurse presented to his dentist for a regular teeth cleaning procedure. After several years of daily…
By David O. Hester, FASHRM, CPHRM, Director, Department of Patient Safety and Risk Management at The Doctors Company Using appropriate guidelines can prevent a malpractice claim. The American Dental Association’s Code of Professional Conduct states: “Once a dentist has undertaken…
The Florida Board of Dentistry (BOD) was established to ensure that every dentist and dental hygienist practicing in Florida meet the minimum requirements for safe practice. The practice of these professions is a privilege, not a right. So what is…
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