Dentists’ Legal Liability and Duty of Explanation in Dental Malpractice Litigation in Japan
Introduction: Dental litigation accounts for approximately 10% of medical cases in Japan. This study sought to identify factors related to dentists’ legal liability in Japan, including their duty to explain procedures and treatments to their patients. Methods: We analysed court decisions in 166 dent...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2021-08-01
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Series: | International Dental Journal |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0020653920365357 |