Which of the Following Is Legally Necessary to Dismiss a Patient

question 45

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is legally necessary to dismiss a patient from a dental practice?

• A)Written notice of termination
• B)Forwarding the original patient record to the subsequent dentist
• C)A signed release form by the patient and the dentist
• D)A hold-harmless clause in a written contract

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Definitions:

Interest Payments

Money paid by a borrower to a lender for the use of borrowed funds, typically calculated as a percentage of the principal sum.

Rate of Return

The profit or deficit accrued from an investment during a certain timeframe, depicted as a percentage of the investment's original value.

Nominal Rate

The stated interest rate of a loan or financial product, not adjusted for inflation or other factors that affect the real rate of return.

Effective Rate

The actual interest rate earned or paid on an investment, loan, or other financial product, taking into account the effect of compounding.