By Amy Wasdin, RN, CPHRM, Patient Safety Risk Manager II, The Doctors Company Most health care providers are aware of their role and responsibility to identify and report victims of child abuse, elder neglect and domestic violence. However, there is…
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Latex Precautions in the Dental Setting
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…
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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An Early Bite with Dr. John Paul: “Are Amalgam Fillings Safe?”
By Dr. John Paul, FDA Editor It seems to come in cycles. Not quite as often as the full moon, but maybe as often as the blue moon. There’s a slow news day and dentistry rises to the top of…
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Beyond the Bite 