New and Important Changes!!

         Single Form--Informed Consent Form

American Heart Association Guidelines and Antibiotic Pre-Medication

After decades of recommending preventive antibiotics - the American Heart Association changed its’ guidelines!

In 2007, the American Heart Association changed its’ guidelines for the use of antibiotics prior to dental treatment.  For decades, antibiotic pre-medication was recommended to reduce the chance of spreading infection from mouth bacteria that are released during dental treatment.  New evidence shows that in many situations, it may not be necessary.

Patients who were used to taking antibiotics prior to treatment will not understand why it may no longer be recommended. Patients for whom pre-medication is still suggested, will want you to explain why.

How can you approach this seismic practice change in an organized manner?  The new Informed Consent –Prophylactic Antibiotic Pre-Medication Form can help.

This form addresses the new American Heart Association and ADA recommendations in easy-to-understand terms.  It clearly states health conditions and situations where preventive antibiotics are not recommended and where they are still recommended.  A section addressing other issues such as auto-immune diseases, prosthetic joints, and others is also included.  The form follows accepted consent format guidelines and is written in simple language so your patients will understand it; all on a single sheet.

Informed consent in this situation is essential!  This form will both inform your patients and protect your office.

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