1.7. Legal Matters and Patient Privacy
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Consent Forms: Ensure all consent forms are signed by the patient before any procedure. Failure to do so could result in complicated legal matters affecting you and the office.
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Patient Privacy: All patients’ information, including their first name, last name, DOB, and status are to be kept confidential.
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Patient Identification: When discussing a patient, only use the patient’s chart ID number and the room they are seated in.