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Pediatric Dentistry · single question

A child in a wheelchair has a dental appointment. The dental office must provide all of the following accommodations EXCEPT:

  1. A disability-friendly lift or accessible entry
  2. Provide transportation services for the patient
  3. A disability-friendly parking lot with accessible spaces
  4. A dental chair that accommodates transfer from a wheelchair
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Correct answer: B. Provide transportation services for the patient

  • A. An accessible lift and entry are legally required under ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) for healthcare facilities.
  • B. Correct. While supporting patients with disabilities is important, dental offices are NOT required to provide transportation services to patients. Transportation is outside the scope of dental facility accessibility obligations under the ADA.
  • C. Accessible parking spaces are required by the ADA for all public facilities including dental offices.
  • D. Accommodating wheelchair transfer or treating patients in their wheelchair when feasible is part of appropriate care for patients with disabilities.

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