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ID
2553265
Banca
FCC
Órgão
AL-SP
Ano
2012
Provas
Disciplina
Inglês
Assuntos

05/01/2012

Understand legal issues when using CBCT scans

by Stuart J. Oberman, USA


      Dentists are legally and ethically obligated to do no harm to their patients. Improper diagnosis after using a CBCT (cone-beam computed tomography) does not align with this standard because delay of diagnosis leads to delay of treatment. This is not in the best interest of the patient because it can lead to an inferior prognosis. Also, not every patient requires a CBCT scan; therefore, it is the dentist’s responsibility to determine whether a CBCT scan is necessary by using reasonable, careful judgment in light of the patient’s medical and dental history and thorough examination. The dentist should do a cost-benefit analysis before requesting a CBCT scan. When doing so, the dentist should consider whether the likely benefit to the patient exceeds the ionizing radiation risk and the financial cost.


Dentists’ scope of legal responsibility to diagnose


      When using CBCT, as with other diagnostic tools, the dentist’s responsibility is not limited to the area of interest being diagnosed or treated. The treating dentist is legally responsible for diagnosing any disease that falls within the scope of the dentist’s license, which is normally broad in scope, encompassing all diseases and lesions of the jaw and related structures. As for a dentist’s responsibility for diagnosing a disease that falls outside the scope of the dentist’s license, the answer is not clear. Thus, it is always a good idea to be cautious and assume the responsibility to recognize any abnormality that appears anywhere on the CBCT scan. If ...ART 1... dentist is unsure of ...ART 2... scan results, he or she should consult with ...ART 3... specialists in the field or refer ...ART 4... patient to ...ART 5... specialist.  

As lacunas ART 1 a ART 5 devem ser preenchidas, respectivamente, com

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  • Letra A. " If A dentist is unsure of THE scan results, he ou she should consult with -- specialists in the field or refer THE patient to A specialist."
  • If A dentist is unsure of the scan results (se UM dentista está duvidoso de um resultado de exame)

    He or she should consult with specialists --- in the field (ele ou ela deve consultar com especialistas --- da área)

    Or refer THE patient to A specialist (ou encaminhar O paciente para UM especialista)