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Originally Posted by HIgolfers
This is a fascinating thread. I wonder is some retired docs could post their ideas on this.
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Doctors have liability for patients who refuse treatment. The laws say that as the expert if a patient refuses xrays and the standard of care says they are needed, the dentist can by law be held liable. It does not make sense on its face but that is the law. The dentist is supposed to dismiss the patient. Besides, it really does not make sense to see someone you disagree with. I would try to compromise with a patient but you cannot treat teeth with no xrays. You would be guessing.