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Before releasing information about a patient to a third party, you must get the patient's permission - except in exceptional circumstances.
You shouldn't generally charge patients if they ask for a copy of their records...
Automatic templates, or autonotes, can save time when making patient records - but can lead to errors if not used carefully.
If third parties request confidential patient information, or you want to share it with them, here's what you need to know first.
Patients can question the content of their records, but not on the basis that it is upsetting or that they disagree with it...
Video conferencing and patient images can be helpful in remote consultations, but be aware of the dento-legal issues around receiving and storing them.
Periodontal disease is widespread and as much a threat to patients' oral health as tooth decay.
Records can be critical in establishing the facts in a court case.
Data protection law imposes a legal duty on those responsible for personal data to store it securely and protect it from unauthorised or unlawful processing.