#95 Protect your doctor from in a lawsuit with Dr. Mitchell Gardiner
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Show Notes
Summary In this conversation, dental practice management expert Dayna Johnson discusses the importance of documentation in dental malpractice cases with Dr. Mitchell Gardiner and attorney Ryan Donahue. They emphasize the significance of dental records in supporting the standard of care and defending against malpractice claims. They also discuss the impact of electronic communication on documentation and the role of dental hygienists in thorough note-taking. The conversation highlights the importance of comprehensive and accurate medical histories and the need for regular updates. The speakers also stress the significance of informed consent discussions and the documentation of these discussions in protecting dentists from negligence claims. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 01:03 Introduction of Special Guests 03:02 Importance of Dental Records in Malpractice Cases 04:00 The Role of Documentation in Malpractice Defense 05:22 The Impact of Electronic Communication on Documentation 06:21 The Difficulty of Answering Questions without Documentation 07:45 The Importance of Thorough and Accurate Medical Histories 09:13 The Role of Dental Hygienists in Documentation 10:35 The Significance of Medical Histories in Dental Malpractice Cases 12:28 The Importance of Reviewing Medical Histories at Every Visit 14:49 The Frequency of Updating Medical Histories 17:22 The Role of Technology in Medical History Documentation 19:27 The Importance of Reviewing Online Health History Forms 21:22 The Significance of Informed Consent Discussions 22:49 Determining the Need for Informed Consent for Different Procedures 24:40 The Documentation of Informed Consent Discussions 26:29 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Contact Dr. Gardiner directly on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/mitchell-gardiner-90778341/ More free resources:https://novonee.com/media/
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