Patients have the right to obtain their original records. Records must be provided free of charge.

Which two standards have emerged as the general measure of the duty to disclose information when a potential danger or risk is associated with a proposed treatment that may influence the decision whether to proceed with the treatment?

Which of the following is a recommended method for a dental hygienist to remain current with all aspects of patient care?

Each of the following is one of the three most common actions relating to health care EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?

Which of the following is the correct sequence for dealing with civil and criminal offenses?

In order to successfully establish a cause of action for failure to obtain informed consent, a patient must generally establish failures of regarding the dental hygienist’s duty. Place these in sequential order:(1) the duty was breached (2) the breach of duty was the cause of the injury sustained by the patient (3) the health care provider had a duty to disclose sufficient information about the proposed treatment to obtain the patient’s informed consent.

A contractual term employment relationship cannot be terminated without breach of contract unless which of the following is present?

Which of the following is an oral manifestation of kidney disease?

Calcified atherosclerotic plaques seen in the carotid arteries of elderly and diabetic patients on panoramic images warrant referral to the patient’s physician because they indicate an increased risk for __.

Which of the following is the most common cause of seizures?