Dentistry and the Law

Question 1

Abandonment

Answer 1

withdrawing a patient from treatment without giving reasonable notice/ providing competent replacement

Question 2

Administrative Law

Answer 2

Category of law that involves regulations established by government agencies

Question 3

Board of Dentistry

Answer 3

State agency that adopted rules and regulations and implements the specific States Dental Practice Act

Question 4

Child Abuse

Answer 4

Any act that endangers or impairs a child’s physical or emotional health or development

Question 5

Civil Law

Answer 5

Category of law that deals with relations of individuals, corporations, or other organizations

Question 6

Contract Law

Answer 6

category of law that involves an agreement for services in exchange for payment (contract)

Question 7

Criminal Law

Answer 7

Category of law that involves violations against the state or government

Question 8

Dental Auxiliary

Answer 8

Assistants, Hygienists, Lab Tech

Question 9

Direct Supervision

Answer 9

Level of supervision in which the dentist is physically present when the dental auxiliary performs delegated functions

Question 10

Due Care

Answer 10

Just, Proper, and Sufficient care (absence of negligence)

Question 11

Elder Abuse

Answer 11

includes physical or sexual abuse, financial exploitation, emotional confinement, passive neglect, or willful deprivation of an elderly person

Question 12

Expanded Functions

Answer 12

specific intraoral functions delegated to an auxiliary that recquire increased skill and training

Question 13

Expressed Contract

Answer 13

A contract established through written or verbal words

Question 14

Felony

Answer 14

A major crime, such as fraud or drug abuse resulting in imprisonment

Question 15

General supervision

Answer 15

Level of supervision in which the dental auxiliary performs delegated functions according to the instructions of the dentist, who is not necessarily physically present

Question 16

HIPAA

Answer 16

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, specifies federal regulations ensuring privacy regarding a patients health care information

Question 17

Implied Consent

Answer 17

Patients actions indicated consent for treatment

Question 18

Implied Contract

Answer 18

Contract established by actions not words

Question 19

Informed consent

Answer 19

Permission granted by the patient after they are informed about details of the procedure

Question 20

Infraction

Answer 20

Minor offense; usually results in fine

Question 21

Licensure

Answer 21

License to practice in specific state

Question 22

Malpractice

Answer 22

Professional negligence

Question 23

Mandated reporters

Answer 23

designated professionals who are recruited by law to report known or suspected child abuse

Question 24

Misdemeanor

Answer 24

Offense that may result in imprisonment of 6months to a year

Question 25

Patient of Record

Answer 25

Individual who has been examined and diagnosed by dentist and had treatment planned

Question 26

Reciprocity

Answer 26

system that allows individuals in one state to obtain a license in another state without retesting

Question 27

Red Gestae

Answer 27

Latin for “Things Done”. Statements made by a person present at the time of an alleged negligent act that are admissible as evidence in a court of law

Question 28

Respondeat Superior

Answer 28

Latin for “Let The Master Answer”. Legal Doctrine that holds employer liable for acts of employee.

Question 29

Spousal Abuse

Answer 29

Domestic violence intentionally inflicted by a family member or members

Question 30

Standard of Care

Answer 30

Level of knowledge, skill, and care comparable with that of other dentists who are treating similar patients under similar conditions

Question 31

State Dental Practice Act

Answer 31

Document of law that specifies legal requirements for practicing dentistry in a particular state

Question 32

Statutory Law

Answer 32

Law enacted by legislation through US Congress, state Legislature, or local legislature bodies

Question 33

Tort Law

Answer 33

(Civil Wrong) involving an act that brings harm to a person or property

Question 34

Written Consent

Answer 34

Consent that involves a written explanation of diagnostic findings, prescribed treatment, and reasonable expectations about treatment results