Treatment Planning for the Problem Patient: Restorative, Ethical, Legal and Psychological Perspectives. Case 3: Mary

From Volume 28, Issue 7, September 2001 | Pages 346-350

Authors

A.C. Mellor

PhD, LDS, FDS RCS (Eng.)

Senior Lecturer, Unit of Primary Dental Care, University Dental Hospital of Manchester, Washington, USA

Articles by A.C. Mellor

A.M. Bridgeman

MA, LLB, BDS

Lecturer in Law and Ethics, University Dental Hospital of Manchester

Articles by A.M. Bridgeman

A.C. Shearer

PhD, MSc, BDS, FDS, MRD RCS (Edin.)

Lecturer in Primary Dental Care, University Dental Hospital of Manchester

Articles by A.C. Shearer

M.L. Crossley

PhD, BA

Lecturer in Behavioural Sciences, University Dental Hospital of Manchester

Articles by M.L. Crossley

E.J. Kay

PhD, BDS, MPH, FDS RCPS

Professor of Dental Health Services Research, Dental School, Manchester

Articles by E.J. Kay

Abstract

‘Mary’ is the third of a series of four articles that aims to look at some of the problems patients may present with when they visit their dentist. Each article starts with a brief scenario about the hypothetical patient and his/her clinical problems. As well as the clinical problem, each case also raises ethical, legal or psychological problems. All of these issues are discussed and possible management strategies and treatment options investigated.

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