Legal Issues and the Dental Radiographer

Legal issues and the

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Cards In This Set

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Negligence
When the diagnosis made or the dental treatment delivered falls below the standard of care
Consumer-Patient Radiation Health and Safety
Outlines requirements for the safe use of the dental x-ray equipment
Federal law
Establishes guidelines for the proper maintenance of x-ray equipment and requires persons who take dental radiographs to be properly trained and certified
Inspection of dental x-ray equipment
Every 5 yrs
Federal law
Requires the persons who take dental radiographs to be appropriately trained and certified
The dentist
Should be involved in the disclosure process and should be available to answer any patient questions