This book both explains in detail diverse aspects of the law as it relates to dentistry and examines key issues in forensic odontostomatology. A central aim is to enable the dentist to achieve a realistic assessment of the legal situation and to reduce uncertainties and liability risk. To this end, experts from across the world discuss the dental law in their own countries, covering both civil and criminal law and highlighting key aspects such as patient rights, insurance, and compensation. In the section on forensic odontostomatology, extensive guidance is provided on development of the dentition, clinical findings and documentation, personal identification, age estimation, and the nature and significance of bite, tooth, and lip marks. This book will be an invaluable source of information for all who practice in the field of dentistry as well as forensic scientists, lawyers, investigative and identification authorities, criminologists, prosecutors, insurance agents, and students.

There is an increasing need for legal knowledge in the relationship between dentist and patient, as more and more often the dentist and the patient are meeting again in court. It is therefore advisable for the dentist to be familiar with the basics of law as it relates to dentistry, and especially the law of tort (including negligence and breach of duty of care). In addition, of course, dentists may be called upon to give evidence as impartial experts in legal cases. This book both explains in detail diverse aspects of the law relating to dentistry and examines key issues in forensic odontostomatology. A central aim is to enable the dentist to achieve a realistic assessment of the legal situation and to reduce uncertainties and liability risk. To this end, experts from across the world discuss the dental law in their own countries, covering both civil and criminal law and highlighting key aspects such as patient rights, insurance, and compensation. In the section on forensic odontostomatology, extensive guidance is provided on development of the dentition, clinical findings and documentation, personal identification, age estimation, and the nature and significance of bite, tooth, and lip marks. This book will be an interesting and helpful source of information for all who practice in the field of dentistry as well as forensic scientists, lawyers, investigative and identification authorities, criminologists, prosecutors, insurance agents, and students.

Endlich ein grundlegendes Praxis-Buch zu den wichtigen juristischen Fragestellungen der zahnarztlichen Praxis
Klar strukturiert mit zahlreichen Fallbeispielen und Abbildungen:
o Die vertragliche Beziehung zwischen Arzt und Patient. Die Informationen helfen, Haftungsrisiken zu vermeiden und in Prozessverfahren Gutachteraufgaben sicher zu bewaltigen.
o Personen-Identifikation in Zusammenarbeit mit Rechtsmedizin und Ermittlungsbehorden. Mit Hinweisen zur Qualitatsverbesserung in der Befundaufzeichnung und Dokumentation.
o Biss-/Zahnspuren, die hier erstmals ausfuhrlich behandelt werden. Ein wichtiger Beitrag zur Aufklarung von Misshandlungen und Totungsdelikten.
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