The dentistry consultation is the "defense method" against the demands. The legal evidence is conformed by: clinical history, informed consent, clinical records, peer consultations, examinations, x-rays and photos. The prevention of legal actions is achieved by raising the quality of services and scientific training. The clinical history reflects our actions. You must know the laws of the profession. We must guarantee means and not results, we must use safe medicines in a workplace that complies with biosafety. Faced with professional error keep personal and direct contact with patients.
Learning Objectives :
- Sensitize dentists to perform a safe and quality dental practice
- Identify the steps to follow in the face of a lawsuit for malpractice
- Describe the actions that should be avoided in the face of a legal claim