title: When your patient refuses.
abstract: Refusals of care are a fact of life in dentistry. Following the above risk management guidelines will not guarantee that you will never be sued for failure to properly inform the patient of the risks of refusing care. However, the adequate quantity and good quality of your documentation will greatly benefit your defense of any claim.
mesh_terms: D003752:Dental Health Services; D004282:Documentation; D006801:Humans; D007258:Informed Consent; D010342:Patient Acceptance of Health Care