This is an invaluable book for practitioners and students alike. It is written by a wide range of distinguished contributors who have expertise in all aspects of dental practice. Readable and authoritative subjects range from confidentiality consent mental disabilities and negligence and the practical aspects of managing complaints and claims. Where differences occur as in Scotland these are fully explained. Developments in revalidation and continuing professional education make this a timely publication which should be readily available to every dentist and dental student. It provides clear and comprehensive guidance on key legal and ethical issues and emphasises the standards which are now expected by patients and the profession.
By:
Paul Lambden Imprint: Radcliffe Publishing Ltd Country of Publication: United Kingdom Edition: 1st New edition Dimensions:
Height: 254mm,
Width: 178mm,
Weight: 362g ISBN:9781857759112 ISBN 10: 1857759117 Pages: 200 Publication Date:31 May 2003 Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Professional and scholarly
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Professional & Vocational
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Undergraduate
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Further / Higher Education
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
The General Dental Council. Rights, duties and responsibilities. Professional duties of dentists. Resource allocation and business ethics. The clinical relationship. Confidentiality. Consent. Informed consent. Children. Mentally disabled adults. Practising in the NHS. Negligence and litigation. Legal considerations in Scotland. Medical and dental research