Dental ethics case 3: informed consent: risks and benefits of treatment

Loading...
Thumbnail Image

Date

2010

Journal Title

Journal ISSN

Volume Title

Publisher

South African Dental Association

Abstract

Studies have shown that pre-operative patient education, providing coping strategies and/or reasonable expectations regarding the post-operative course can help lessen patient anxiety and decrease pain, complications and recovery time.

Description

Keywords

Pre-operative patient education, Dental treatment, Risks and side-effects

Citation

Naidoo, S. (2010). Dental ethics case 3: informed consent: risks and benefits of treatment. South African Dental Journal 65(6):270-271