title: Referral to periodontists: the need to document.
abstract: Alleged failure to refer a patient with periodontal disease is a frequent cause of malpractice actions against general dentists. This article looks at two cases which could have been avoided through proper documentation.
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Comer
mesh_terms: D003792:Dental Records; D006801:Humans; D008318:Malpractice; D010510:Periodontal Diseases / Q000628:therapy; D012017:Referral and Consultation / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000592:standards*