Professional Communications Flashcards
1
Q
what does the patient want
A
- key to developing treatment plan
- what is their commitment to dental care
- how does finances effect the plan
2
Q
what encompasses medical history
A
- medications
- systemic disease
- surgical history
- medical consults
3
Q
what should you consider with consults
A
- ask the right questions
- make sure the question is answered
- make sure they are completed
- align all consults together
4
Q
what should the overall plan encompass
A
- talk about the forest before talking about the trees
- how does the med hx, patients wants, and consults effect the tx plan
- options
- phase treatment (start from the beginning) : acute, perio, caries control, restorative
