Patient Safety
Patient safety: rights, risks and treatment expectations.
Your rights as a patient, the risks and limitations of clear aligner treatment, expectations for a safe, well-planned treatment, and how to raise safety concerns about a clinic.
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Dr. Rockson Samuel
Indira Dental Clinic, Vellore
4.915+ years experience
Your rights
Patient rights
- The right to be treated by a qualified, DCI-registered clinician
- The right to an itemised treatment plan and price before you pay
- The right to a second opinion at any point
- The right to see your records and refractions/scans
- The right to withdraw consent at any time
- The right to raise a complaint without prejudice to your treatment
- The right to privacy and confidentiality of your medical data
- The right to be informed of risks and alternatives
Expectations
What good treatment looks like
- Full clinical examination — not just photos
- Digital scan or good-quality impressions
- Written treatment plan with duration and cost
- Informed consent, in writing, before you pay
- Regular reviews and refinement rounds
- Retainer plan explained on day one
Raise a safety concern
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