Avaliação do perfil dos profissionais da área de ortodontia quanto às condutas legais
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2011-09
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Objective: to evaluate the legal actions and behavior in the doctor/patient relationship, as used by Dental Surgeons
practicing Orthodontics. Methods: the population sample of the present study consisted of dental surgeons, active
in the area of Orthodontics, and registered with Editora Dental Press – Maringá/PR, with a total sample size of 525
professionals. The research was conducted using a 17-question survey geared to these professionals. Results and
Conclusions: the majority of participants in our study are specialized in Orthodontics; 75% of professionals use some
sort of contract at the office/clinic; 73.7% of professionals periodically request maintenance x-rays; a large percentage
of professionals (58.9%) keep patient records on file for life. The surveyed professionals demonstrate good knowledge
of the Code of Ethics in Orthodontics, especially of Chapter XIV – on Communication.
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Exercício profissional, Professional practice, Responsabilidade legal, Normas jurídicas, Ortodontia, Liability, legal, Orthodontics, Enacted statutes
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PARANHOS, Luiz Renato et al. Avaliação do perfil dos profissionais da área de Ortodontia quanto às condutas legais. Dental Press Journal of Orthodontics, Maringá, v. 16, n. 5, p. 127-134, set. 2011.