What Must a Dentist Do to Avoid a Patient Claim

question 10

Multiple Choice

What must a dentist do to avoid a patient claim of abandonment?

• A)Prove that the patient did not follow instructions.
• B)Show that the patient failed to keep appointments.
• C)Send a notification of termination.
• D)Show the patient failed to pay a bill.

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Definitions:

Psychotherapy

A therapeutic treatment involving psychological methods, particularly when based on regular personal interaction, to help a person change behavior and overcome problems in desired ways.

Schizophrenia

A mental disorder characterized by disturbances in thought, perception, and behavior, leading to a detachment from reality.

Therapeutic Alliance

The relationship between therapist and client, recognized to be a predictor of therapy outcome. Recent research in psychodynamic therapy has underlined its importance.

Schizophrenia

A mental disorder characterized by distorted thinking, perception, emotions, language, sense of self, and behavior.