| A | B |
|---|
| purpose of being licensed | protect public from incompetent practitioners |
| who interprets the state Dental Practice Act | board of dentistry |
| reciprocity | allows individuals in one state to obtain a licens in another state without testing |
| respondent superior | a doctrine which holds the employer liables for acts of the employess |
| direct supersision | dentist is physically present when assistant is peforming an expanded function |
| when the dentist discontinues treatment that has already been started | abandonment |
| when can a dentist refuse to treat someone with HIV | when condition is better treated by a specialist |
| due care | proper and sufficient care or absence of negligence |
| categoris of law | civil, criminal, Tort, statutory |
| types of contracts | expressed and implied |
| how can you prevent malpractice law suits | practice prevention and communication with patient |
| what componenets must be present for successful malpractice suit | duty, direlection in treatment, direct cause, damage |
| what is term for statment made at time of alleged negligent act and is admissible as evidence in the court of law | res gestae |
| actions of patient demonstrate | implied consent |
| where should a broken appointment be recorded | in patient record |
| mandated reporter | designated professionals who are required by law to report known or suspected child abuse |
| malpractice | professional negligence |
| res ipsa loguitur | "the things speak for itself" |
