To Tell or Not to Tell? Or Do I Have to Tell?

Authors

  • Michelle E. Ziegler Medical University of South Carolina
  • Shannon E. Hassin Medical University of South Carolina

Keywords:

Case Study, medical information of a minor, Patient's parents, disclosure

Abstract

Dr. Pulcinella a new dental resident was prepared to begin an elective esthetic dental procedure for a minor patient Jessie. This procedure was previously discussed and consented to by the patient’s mother.

After observing a change in the patient’s disposition Dr. Pulcinella asked Jessie if everything is OK at which point the minor patient disclosed she was pregnant. This new medical information necessitated canceling the patient's planned appointment, which the mom is expecting to begin today.

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Published

2022-05-11

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Cases