Key Points

10 key points about Risk Management :-

1. Be aware of the risks. Develop an understanding of those treatments and situations in dentistry that have a high probability of associated risk.
2. Develop controls to avoid or minimise the damage from risks. Remember that not all risks are clinical ones.
3. Treat patients as individuals and manage their level of expectation with caseable warnings and instructions.
4. Obtain the patient’s consent to treatment.
5. Keep full, legible and accurate notes of all treatments and discussions with the patient. Update the medical history before starting a new treatment.
6. If a problem arises, contain the risk and manage the patient who has been affected in a prompt and caring manner.
7. Manage the problem that caused the damage.
8. Offer a prompt and appropriate response to any concerns raised by the patient.
9. Transfer the financial component of risk to an indemnifier like Dental Protection.
10. Regularly update your knowledge of dentistry.