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…
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Case Study: Unethical Treatment Leads to Lawsuit and Dental Board Action
By Kim Hathaway, MSN, CPHRM, CPHQ, Patient Safety Risk Manager, Department of Patient Safety and Risk Management, The Doctors Company A celebrity dentist performed excessive treatment and committed ethical violations. A 46-year-old male was evaluated by a general dentist,…
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Case Study: Documentation and Scope of Practice Issues
By David O. Hester, FASHRM, CPHRM, Director, Department of Patient Safety and Risk Management Obtaining written and verbal informed consent and patient response to follow-up care are crucial steps to improve patient safety and mitigate risk in your practice. The…
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