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Legal Issues

CH 40- Legal Issues, Quality Assurance, and Infection Prevention

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A blemish or unintended radiographic image that is NOT present in the actual structure. Artifact
Term for never revealing any personal information about the patient. Confidentiality
Term for informing the patient about a procedure; example taking radiographs. Disclosure
Term for the recording medium for an image. Image Receptor
Permission granted by a patient after being informed about the risks, benefits, and alternatives of a procedure. Informed Consent
Accountability or legal responsibility. Liability
Professional Negligence. Malpractice
Failure to provide a proper or reasonable level of care. Negligence
The reusable film-sized flexible plates coated with phosphor as the image receptor. Phosphor Storage Plates (PSP)
The intraoral devices used to position and hold the film, sensor, or PSP. Positioning Devices
Term for the plan to ensure that the dental office produces consistent, high-quality images with minimal exposure to patients and personnel. Quality Assurance (QA)
Specific tests used to ensure quality in dental x-ray equipment, supplies and film processing. Quality Control Tests
Policies and procedures to minimize lawsuits; key areas include conformed consent, confidentiality, liability issues and patient education. Risk Management
Term for the level of knowledge, skill, and care comparable with that of other dentists who are treating similar patients under similar conditions. Standard of Care
The device constructed of layered aluminum steps to demonstrate film densities and contrasts. Stepwedge
Term for the illuminated boxlike device used to view radiographs. View Box
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