Chapter 14 Legal Issues and the Dental Radiographer
17 Copyright © 2012, 2006, 2000, 1996 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc. 17 Professional misconduct issues Standard of care The quality of care provided by dentists in a similar place under the same or similar conditions Ï Limitation period Õ The period during which a patient may bring a malpractice action against the dentist or auxiliary plaintiff, those who wish to obtain certification as a dental radiologist must complete the application, registration fee and proof of approved formal training. 12 Copyright © 2012, 2006, 2000, 1996 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc. 12 Risk Management Informed Consent Self-Determination Individuals who use health services have the right to make decisions about the care they receive, including the ability to consent to or refuse treatment. People who use health services have the legal right to make decisions about the care they receive, including the ability to consent to or refuse treatment. Rule 64B5-16.005(2)(i) states that dental assistants who have received formal training may position and display dental and carpal X-ray films and sensors under the indirect supervision of a Florida licensed dentist. The formal training required to perform certain corrective tasks consists of a dental hygienist or dental assistant who has successfully completed an advanced course or service program that meets one of the following requirements: 9 Copyright © 2012, 2006, 2000, 1996 by Saunders, an Imprint of Elsevier Inc. 9 Admission Requirements Iannucci & Howerton (P. (136) Ö May include: Õ Obtaining additional certification in dental radiography Ö Exposure to dental X-rays only under the direct supervision of the dentist Õ Due to restrictions on the types of dental X-ray images that may be legally exposed For the purpose of positioning and exposure of X-rays by dental assistants, formal training may consist of: to have obtained certification as a medical specialist in dental x-rays in accordance with section 64B5-9.011 of the rule, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.). Certification requirements include: Note: The Board of Dentistry does not license dental assistants; For a list of Council-approved advanced services and dental radiography programs, please see the “Useful Links” section of our resources page.
Final Orders/Arrest Records – Final decision records for criminal offences may be requested from the court clerk in the arresting jurisdiction. If the records are not available, you must receive a letter on letterhead from the Clerk confirming their unavailability. 1 Consent to treatment A summary guide for health care professionals to obtain consent to treatment Bridie Woolnough Resolution Officer Health Care. Section 466.024: Delegation of Duties; Advanced Functions Candidates who have previously been refused admission, who have been disciplined against their licence or whose licence to practise a health-related profession is the subject of an action by a licensing authority must submit the following documents to the Board: Applicants who answer “yes” to one of the questions on the medical history of the application must submit the following documents to the Board Office: If additional information is required, the applicant will be notified in writing of any deficiencies. Risk assessment. Objectives At the end of this presentation, you will know: What is risk assessment; Hence the need for a risk assessment; and. Legal Issues, Quality Assurance, and Infection Control 13 Copyright © 2012, 2006, 2000, 1996 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc. 13 Informed consent Ö The information provided to the patient shall include: Ö Purpose and potential benefit of X-rays Õ The person responsible for exposing the X-ray images Õ Number and type of X-ray images Õ Possible damage that may occur if X-rays are not exposed Ö The risks associated with exposure to X-rays Õ Alternative diagnostic tools, that can serve the same purpose as X-ray Agency records – All relevant documents on the measurement must be sent by the licensing authority to the Board office.
If the files are not available, you must receive a letter on letterhead from the agency`s agency confirming their unavailability. Doctor`s Letter – Applicants must submit a statement from their attending physician/advisor for each condition for which you are/have been treated and whether you are currently able to practice dentistry safely. The doctor`s statement should include all DSM IIIR/DSM IV, Axis I, II and III diagnoses. REGULATION OF HEALTH PRACTICES Prof. Ames Dhai. Introduction Constitution Statutes (Acts of Parliament) Common Law Criminal law. With effect from 1. July 2012, section 456.0635, Florida Statutes (F.S.), provides that health authorities or the Department of Transportation may refuse to issue a license, certificate or registration and refuse to admit a candidate to the examination if the applicant: Rule 64B5-9: Regulations for Dental Hygiene Services and Certification of Dental X-Rays Rule 64B5-16: Repairable Duties That Are Delegable for Dental Hygienists and Dental Assistants Candidates with Criminal convictions must include the following documents on the board of directors: Dental jurisprudence is the science that deals with the law applied to dentistry. Self-declaration – Applicants who have listed disciplinary measures on the application must file a letter in your own words describing the circumstances of the lawsuit.