A Dentist’s Guide to the Law. American Dental Association

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      Table of Contents

       Introduction

       Chapter 1: How to Use This Book

       1. How Should I Use This Book?

       2. Will You Give Me a Referral to a Lawyer in My Area?

       3. What Does a Dentist Need to Know to Select the Right Lawyer?

       Chapter 2: Know the Law

       4. What Are Some Laws That Apply to Dentistry?

       5. What Key Federal Laws Apply in Dentistry?

       6. What Key State Laws Do I Have to Comply with?

       Chapter 3: Lawsuits

       7. What Are The Penalties for Violating HIPAA?

       8. I’ve Been Sued. What Do I Do?

       9. Should I Settle? On What Terms?

       10. Must a Settlement of a Malpractice Claim Be Reported to the Data Bank?

       11. Will the ADA Represent Me or File a Brief on My Behalf?

       Chapter 4: The ADA Legal Division

       12. What Do the ADA’s Lawyers Do for Me?

       Establishing the Dental Practice

       Chapter 5: Practice Formats: The Business/Legal Structure

       13. What Business Structure Options Do I Have?

       14. What Are the Advantages and Disadvantages of a Sole Proprietorship?

       15. What Are the Pros and Cons of a General Partnership?

       16. Does a Limited Partnership Have Advantages Over a General Partnership?

       17. What Is There About a Corporation That Would Make Me Want to Incorporate My Practice?

       18. Will It Help Me to Be a Limited Liability Company?

       19. Should I Create an Operating Agreement If I Choose the LLC or PLLC Format?

       Chapter 6: Dental Office Design

       20. What Laws Affect Office Design?

       21. What Does the Americans With Disabilities Act (AwDA) Require for Office Design?

       22. Isn’t There a “Grandfather” Provision That Exempts Me From the AwDA?

       23. I Rent My Office Space. Isn’t AwDA Compliance the Building Owner’s Responsibility?

       24. What Are the AwDA Requirements for Existing Facilities?

       25. What Are the AwDA Rules for Renovation and New Construction?

       26. How Do I Get More Specific Information About the AwDA Accessibility Requirements?

       27. Do I Still Have to Comply With State and Local Laws?

       28. Does HIPAA Impose Requirements Related to Dental Office Design?

       29. Will Other Cutting-Edge Dental Issues Affect Office Design?

       30. Is Video Surveillance Permitted in the Dental Office?

       31. Should I Rely on Design Professionals, and What Should Their Contracts Include?

       32. Do My Exam Chairs Need to Be Accessible to Patients With Disabilities?

       33. Should I Have an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) in My Dental Office? If So, Where? What Legal Concerns Are There With Respect to an AED in the Dental Office?

       Chapter 7: Practice Marketing

       34. What Legal Limits Are There on Advertising My Practice?

       35. What Rules Apply to Dental Specialty Claims?

       36. Can I Use ADA Materials or Other Existing Material in Promoting My Practice?