Medical negligence in dental practice refers to situations where a dentist fails to meet the expected standard of care, resulting in harm or injury to the patient. This can include misdiagnosis, improper treatment, surgical errors, failure to obtain informed consent, or neglecting to follow up on patient complaints. Examples may range from botched dental procedures causing physical damage to delayed diagnoses of oral diseases leading to worsened conditions. Medical negligence can have serious consequences for patients, including pain, suffering, additional medical expenses, and long-term complications. It’s essential for dental practitioners to adhere to professional standards of care and ethics to prevent instances of negligence and ensure the safety and well-being of their patients.
Course Features
- Lecture 1
- Quiz 1
- Duration 120 minutes
- Skill level All levels
- Language English
- Students 82
- Certificate No
- Assessments Yes
Requirements
- BDS
Features
- ethics laws of medical negligence
Target audiences
- all dental practitioners