A. Tănase
Department of Professional Legislation in Dental Medicine, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Timisoara, Romania; Research Centre in Dental Medicine Using Conventional and Alternative Technologies, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Timisoara, Romania
B. Timar
Department of Internal Medicine: Diabetes, Nutrition, Metabolic Diseases, and Systemic Rheumatology, Faculty of Medicine, Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Timisoara, Romania
D.E. Bojoga
Department of Oral Rehabilitation and Emergencies in Dentistry, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Timisoara, Romania
M.L. Negruţiu
Department of Prostheses Technology and Dental Materials, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Timisoara, Romania; Research Centre in Dental Medicine Using Conventional and Alternative Technologies, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Timisoara, Romania
K. Miok
Institution of Advanced environmental Research-ICAM, Vest University, Timisoara, Romania
E.L. Crăciunescu
Department of Prostheses Technology and Dental Materials, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Timisoara, Romania; Research Centre in Dental Medicine Using Conventional and Alternative Technologies, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Timisoara, Romania
D.M. Pop
Department of Prostheses Technology and Dental Materials, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Timisoara, Romania; Research Centre in Dental Medicine Using Conventional and Alternative Technologies, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Timisoara, Romania
Abstract
Aim and objectives; Prevention of medical malpractice is a current topic for both doctors and lawyers. Considering the consequences, proof of errors in medical practice becomes an issue that need to be considered in daily practice. Material and method; Regarding the malpractice prevention in dental medicine, a 10 questions questionnaire was drawn up and had the role to highlight the dentist’s legal knowledge and legal framework of their profession. After completing the questionnaires the answers were centralized and analyzed statistically. Results; Dentist’s from urban environment are more aware about malpractice and legal framework. Conclusions; The main conclusion resulting from this study takes into account the importance of dentists knowing the legal consequences to which they are exposed when they are found to have committed malpractice. By adopting a diligent and prudent behavior in their relationship with patients, dentists are preventing a series of complaints that require specialized assistance.