MN Jurisprudence Exam 2023 Update

MN Jurisprudence Exam 2023 Update 8 components of dental record - ANS--Personal data -Pt's reason for the visit -Dental and Med hx -Clinical exam -Diagnosis -Tx plan -Informed consent -Progress notes Adult pt's record must be kept _______ years beyond last time they were seen - ANS-7 A minor (child) pt's record must be kept ____ yrs beyond the age of 18 - ANS-7 Informed consents consists of: - ANS-giving options, benefits, and risks, along w/ pt approval When electronic records are kept, DDS must either: - ANS-Keep duplicate hard copy record or use an unalterable electronic record At request of pt, records must be transferred, even if their bill has not been paid. T/F - ANS-True Should original radiographs be sent? - ANS-NO, never. Diagnostic duplicate xrays and copied records must be created and sent Dental office can charge a pt a fee for the cost of transferring records. T/F - ANS-True Who decides on the max. fee a DDS can charge? (in minnesota) - ANS-MN Department of Health (MDH) Can a dental professional accept $$ for making a referral to another dentist? - ANS-No Remuneration - ANS-Refers to payment for a service ex) can a dental professional receive remuneration for a referral? NO The Dr./ Patient can be terminated for: - ANS--pt failure to comply w/ tx. or professional advice - consistent tardiness or failed appts - failure to pay for services rendered - behavior mngmt issues An LDA cannot scale the MND ant of a pediatric pt, T/F - ANS-True, LDA would be violating the Dental Practice Act; both DDS and LDA would be held accountable Continues...