Guarding the files: your role in maintaining the confidentiality of patient records
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A well-written patient consent form can protect a dentist from legal liability when releasing confidential patient information. Dentists are encouraged to maintain the privacy of dental records by the American Dental Association, but many insurers and managed care organizations must see patient records. Many states have laws protecting the confidentiality of medical records, but they may not apply to dental records. Dentists should ask all new patients to sign a consent form and should update it periodically.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Dental Association
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0002-8177
Year: 1996
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High court says appellates should review punitive-damage awards: ruling could curb 'grossly excessive' awards in malpractice cases
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The US Supreme Court has ruled that all appellate courts must review the constitutionality of punitive-damage awards. The due process clause of the 14th Amendment to the Constitution prohibits states from imposing grossly excessive punishments on civil defendants.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Dental Association
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0002-8177
Year: 2001
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