OVERVIEW

Designing a Comprehensive Health History is organized by Dental Learning Systems, LLC.

Released Date: Sep 01, 2019
Expired Date: Dec 31, 2022

Credits: 3 SI

Learning Objectives:
• Explain the importance of the health history and its relationship to patient treatment.
• Describe ways in which the patient, dentist and physician can communicate and share important information that may affect treatment of the patient.
• Apply legal requirements for obtaining consent for treatment.
• Identify certain risk management issues, including record keeping and confidentiality, and compliance with the • Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
• Describe techniques used for obtaining a health history.
• Identify the components of a comprehensive health history, including personal information, medical/ dental past history, family history, current medical/dental status and medications.
• List sources of information that may be used as references when reviewing a health history.
• Explain which medical conditions may affect treatment planning.
• Describe the changes that should be made in treating patients with certain medical conditions.
• Summarize the most current guidelines for antibiotic prophylaxis for identifying patients at risk for bacterial endocarditis, and currently recommended medications/dosages.
• Explain how the CDC Guidelines for Preventing the Transmission of Tuberculosis in Health Care Facilities will affect treatment of patients who have or are suspected of having infectious tuberculosis.
• Discuss how the Americans with Disabilities Act affects the treatment of patients with HIV or AIDS.
• Describe different methods for updating health history and the frequency at which it should be done.