REFUSAL OF RECOMMENDED TREATMENT
Patient name: ______________________________________ Date of birth: _______________________
You have both the right and the obligation to make decisions regarding your health care. Your dentist can
provide you with the necessary information and advice, but as a member of the health care team, you must
participate in the decision-making process. This form will acknowledge your refusal of treatment
recommended by your dentist.
Dr. _________________________________ has recommended the following treatment to me:
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This treatment has been recommended to me for the purpose of:
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The possible benefits of proceeding with the recommended treatment include:
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The possible risks and complications of refusing the recommended treatment could include but are not
limited to:
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These potential risks and complications could result in additional medical or dental treatment or
procedures, tooth loss, hospitalization, blood transfusions, or very rarely permanent disability or death.
I have chosen to refuse this treatment after considering both the recommended and alternative forms of
diagnosis and/or treatment for my condition. Each of these alternative forms of diagnosis or treatment has
its own potential benefits, risks and complications.
I certify that I have read or had read to me the contents of this form. I understand the possible advantages
from proceeding with the recommended treatment and the possible risks and consequences of refusing the
recommended treatment. I have decided to refuse the treatment recommended by my dentist. I hereby
release Dr. ________________________________ and his or her employees, partners, agents, or corporation
from any liability for any and all injuries and damages I may sustain as a result of my refusing
recommended dental treatment. I attest that I have had the opportunity to ask questions and all of my
questions have been answered to my satisfaction.
PATIENT’S SIGNATURE: _________________________________________________________
DATE: ____________________ TIME: ____________________ WITNESS: _________________