Ethics & Law · single question
A wheelchair-bound patient comes for dental care. Which of the following is NOT the dentist's responsibility to provide?
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Correct answer: C. Transportation to the dental office
Under ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act), dental offices must provide reasonable accommodations but are NOT responsible for providing transportation. The dentist provides dental care and access accommodations — transportation is the patient's/caregiver's responsibility. Source confirms: 'provide transportation = EXCEPT.'
- A. Comprehensive dental care IS the dentist's obligation — these patients are entitled to full treatment.
- B. Physical assistance with transfers IS the provider's responsibility under ADA accommodations.
- C. CORRECT (the EXCEPT). Transportation is NOT the dentist's responsibility. Source: 'provees todo EXCEPTO: provide transportation.'
- D. Accessible treatment modifications ARE required under ADA.