Should He Say Something?

Authors

  • Karen McPherson Medical University of South Carolina

Keywords:

associate dentist, dental work, case study, poor quality dental work, inform patients, talk to mentor

Abstract

Dr. Robert Powell has recently finished dental school and a residency program in general dentistry. After a long search, Dr. Powell has landed himself a position as an associate dentist in a thriving practice. Dr. Powell is looking forward to eventually becoming a partner with this very successful local dentist. As Dr. Powell begins treating some of the long-time patients, he sees that his new mentor performs low-quality dental work. The patients adore their dentist, and would never leave the practice without a reason. Dr. Powell does not see anything that borders on malpractice, but the dental work is definitely not well done. With student loans to pay on and a great financial opportunity present, Dr. Powell wonders. Should he quietly leave the practice or should he say something

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Published

2012-09-01

Issue

Vol. 9 No. 1 (2012)

Section

Cases

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