Special Needs Patients (Schroeder) Flashcards
Who plays a key role in improving the quality of life for individuals with unique conditions. Must be knowledgeable about the conditions, its limitations, not be intimidated by sounds, reactions, appreciate everyone’s self worth, value, and explore options for treatment?
The dentist
What can result in a limitation of the patient to receive dental care?
Physical, medical, and / or mental disorders
What are things the front desk can ask on the phone to facilitate a better appointment when treating a patient with special needs?
- Patient’s condition
- Patient’s chief complaint / concern
- Any special preparation required
- Level of communication / cooperation to expect 5. Any Medical Doctor consult required
- Any past dental experiences
Why consider treating special needs population?
Growing population with one or more disabilities (physical, medical, mental): 37% adults 45-64 yrs old, 67% adults >65 yrs old
What are some considerations when deciding to treat pt in hospital versus in the office?
- All in-office procedures have been exhausted
- Treatment plan determined with appropriate time limitations for procedures
- Financial arrangements
- Equipment and staffing (anesthesiologist, CRNA, nurse, dentist, dental assistant)
What is required to acquire hospital privileges?
Completion of GPR with documented completed OR cases
What are two different mandible block techniques that Dr Schroeder wants us to learn?
- Gow-Gates
2. Akinosi
What is important for you to know where you are starting from with a special needs patient?
Assessment
What are the limitations for special needs patients?
- Access to care for special needs patients is difficult
- Often not given the opportunity to enjoy the benefits of oral health
- Frequently multiple healthcare workers are involved
What does “DOFI” mean?
Director of First Impression (the title given for your front office person since they are the “face” of your office.
