Question 114 · LDEK · Keeping records
A dentist does not have to record a patient’s refusal in their medical records if:
- A. the dentist refuses to consult with another dentist.
- B. the dentist refuses to issue a prescription for a drug requested by the patient.
- C. the dentist refuses to allow the patient’s spouse to be present during the provision of healthcare services.
- D. the dentist refuses to convene a formal consultation with other medical specialists (case conference).
- E. the dentist refuses to treat the patient.
Hint
Recall which refusals the law explicitly requires to be noted in the records; one option has no such rule.
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