CASE STUDY The Dental Hygienist Is Scheduled to Treat a Client Who

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CASE STUDY
The dental hygienist is scheduled to treat a client who has received treatment for more than 2 years from the other dental hygienist in the office.The client is scheduled for a supportive periodontal therapy (maintenance) visit.After a review of the chart and assessment of the client's periodontal status,the dental hygienist observes that within the last 2 years the patient's periodontal status has progressively become poorer.The dental hygienist is concerned because the other dental hygienist and dentist could be subject to an allegation of negligence.
-If a lawsuit alleging negligence were filed,which of the following elements of negligence would the client need to prove?

• A) The dental hygienist intended to harm the client.
• B) The dental hygienist had a duty to treat the client's periodontal disease and failed to meet that duty.
• C) The client's oral health has been harmed owing to the dental hygienist's failure to appropriately treat.
• D) B and C only.
• E) A,B,and C.

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