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19.11 Written Informed Consent and Standards of Care
Only THSteps clients or their parents or legal guardians can give written informed consent for dental services. THSteps clients or their parents or legal guardians who can give written informed consent must receive information following a dental examination about the dental diagnosis, scope of proposed treatment, including alternatives and risks, anticipated results, and need for administration of sedation or anesthesia, including risks. Additionally, they must receive a full explanation of the treatment plan and give written informed consent before treatment is initiated. The parent or guardian being present at the time of the dental visit facilitates the provider obtaining written informed consent. Dentists must comply with TSBDE Rule 22 TAC §108.2, "Fair Dealing."
All standards of care must be adhered to per TSBDE Rules.
THSteps clients must receive:
• Dental services specified in the treatment plan that meet the standards of care established by the laws relating to the practice of dentistry and the rules and regulations of the TSBDE.
•Dental services free from abuse or harm from the provider or the provider's staff.
•Only the treatment required to address documented medical necessity that meets professionally recognized standards of health care as recognized by the TSBDE.
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