A patient at the SAIT Dental Clinic has finished their appointment. The dentist has recommended a referral to a dental specialist. A copy of the referral is printed and given to the patient. The patient leaves the clinic but returns later, the patient realizes that the referral is not hers – the information belongs to another patient Is this good privacy and confidentiality practice? Why or why not?Explain
Privacy Laws and Ethics Purpose: Patients trust their dental healthcare providers with their personal information. If patients don’t feel that a dental healthcare provider will keep their information confidential and secure, patients may not choose to share their information which may adversely impact their healthcare and treatment (Eaton, 2019). As a dental assistant you need […]