Informed Consent
/ Course Details
The Pickron Resource Group Series #1
and (g)nathos, inc.*
Becoming Informed
About Informed Consent
Presented by
Laurance Jerrold, DDS, JD, ABO
Diplomat of The American Board of Orthodontics (ABO)
Fellow of The American College of Dentists (FACD)
and featuring commentary from
Dr. Robert Pickron and Dr. Gerald Samson
1 Hour 42 Minute Run Time + Quiz
3 CDE ADA CERP Credits*
*(g)nathos inc is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider
183 Days Viewing Privileges
Includes
Informed Consent Checklist
On-line quiz
Risk management lectures, yuck! However, imagine that you will actually be entertained and
simultaneously learn something that will benefit both you and your patient
!! In addition, this may just save
you from becoming involved in a lawsuit!!!
This seminar will focus on how the legal doctrine of
informed consent applies to the practice of orthodontics. By understanding the legal principles
and how they apply to day to day practice, one can actually use the concepts
inherent in the law as a sword instead of a shield. In other words, you will now be able to use the principles
of informed consent to strengthen the doctor patient relationship.
This educational, informative and entertaining presentation
will clarify the doctrine of
informed consent with practical applications and handouts.
Learning objectives:
- How does the Statute of Limitations come in to play in the practice of orthodontics.
- What the relationship is between the Statute of Limitations and the doctrine of
Informed Consent.
- How the Doctrine of informed consent came about as a form of malpractice.
- The difference between Consent and Informed Consent.
- The elements that comprise the doctrine of Informed Consent.
- The defenses to claims for lack of informed consent
- The defenses to a claim for lack of informed consent
- Methods for documenting that informed consent has been obtained.
- Modern extensions to the doctrine
3 Hours CE Credit - Note to the viewer*
I’m certain that you’ll enjoy this presentation, learn a great deal of clinical information and, prior to completing the on-line quiz, prefer to view the presentation more than once. Therefore, 3 hours of credit are allowed. Please note that in order to be awarded official credit hours completion and submission of the on-line quiz is required.
*(g)nathos inc is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider