A Dentist's Guide to the Law / American Dental Association.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

American Dental Association, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Dental laws and legislation--United States.

Dental laws and legislation.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (360 pages)

Edition:

Fourth edition.

Place of Publication:

Chicago, Illinois : American Dental Association, [2021]

Summary:

This guide, published by the American Dental Association, addresses a range of legal issues pertinent to dental practices. It offers insights and background information on federal and state laws affecting dentistry, including HIPAA, the Sunshine Act, and the Americans with Disabilities Act. The book is designed as a practical resource for dentists and their teams, featuring sample contracts, checklists, and resources, while encouraging consultation with legal professionals. Aimed at dental practitioners, it seeks to aid in understanding legal challenges, compliance, and risk management within the dental field. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Title Page

Copyright page

Acknowledgements

About the Book

A Letter from ADA’s General Counsel

Disclaimer

Table of Contents

Section 1: Introduction

Chapter 1: How to Use This Book

1. How Should I Use This Book?

2. Will You Give Me a Referral to a Lawyer in My Area?

3. What Does a Dentist Need to Know to Select the Right Lawyer?

Chapter 2: Know the Law

4. What Are Some Laws That Apply to Dentistry?

5. What Key Federal Laws Apply in Dentistry?

6. What Key State Laws Do I Have to Comply With?

Chapter 3: Lawsuits

7. What Are the Penalties for Violating HIPAA?

8. I’ve Been Sued. What Do I Do?

9. Should I Settle? On What Terms?

10. Must a Settlement of a Malpractice Claim Be Reported to the Data Bank?

11. Will the ADA Represent Me or File a Brief on My Behalf?

Chapter 4: The ADA Legal Division

12. What Do the ADA’s Lawyers Do for Me?

Section 2: Establishing the Dental Practice

Chapter 5: Practice Formats: The Business/Legal Structure

13. What Business Structure Options Do I Have?

14. What Are the Advantages and Disadvantages of a Sole Proprietorship?

15. What Are the Pros and Cons of a General Partnership?

16. Does a Limited Partnership Have Advantages over a General Partnership? Generated by AI.

Notes:

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Description based on print version record.

Includes index.

Other Format:

Print version: Association, American Dental A Dentist's Guide to the Law

ISBN:

9781684471591