Whether you’re in dental school or already practicing, understanding and protecting your clinical autonomy is critical to your long-term success and satisfaction. Clinical autonomy is your ability to make independent, informed decisions in the best interest of your patients without pressure from insurance, administration, or business interests. This freedom not only improves patient care but … Continued
As you consider options for your employment as a dentist, you want to be sure you’re working for a practice that provides excellent patient service. No doctor wants to work for a practice that leaves patients feeling frustrated or dissatisfied. Even more importantly, doctors should never have to find themselves on shaky ground regarding the ethics … Continued
Clinical autonomy is one of the keystones of good clinical practice. Protecting autonomy means ensuring all treatment decisions are made with the full understanding of all potential options without feeling cornered or coerced. Additionally, autonomy is just as important for dentists as it is for patients! Therefore, you must understand what factors might stand in … Continued