Medico legal perspective in dentistry

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Case Report

Author Details : Medha Sansanwa*, Deepshikha Sansanwal, Shaifaly Chouhan

Volume : 8, Issue : 2, Year : 2020

Article Page : 91-93

https://doi.org/10.18231/j.idjsr.2020.018

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Abstract

“Prevention is indeed better than cure”. The base of the relationship between a doctor and his patient is built on trust and confidence. In today’s world we witness a rapidly increasing pace of globalization and commercialization in every field and medical profession is no exception. The medical profession has also been influenced due to the pressure created by globalization and liberalization. However, nowadays people are aware about their rights and laws of consumer protection. Medical profession is considered to be a noble profession as it helps in preserving and saving lives. Carelessness and negligence are not expected from healthcare professionals. They are expected to provide the best treatment with their complete knowledge and skills. This article provides an overview on ethics in dentistry, rights and duties of healthcare professionals and also about the medico legal issues related to dentistry.

Keywords: Consumer protection, Negligence, Medico Legal issues.

How to cite : Sansanwa M, Sansanwal D, Chouhan S, Medico legal perspective in dentistry. Int Dent J Stud Res 2020;8(2):91-93

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