If a dental team calls upon emergency medical services (EMS) while treating a patient experiencing a medical emergency, that call to the EMS could be used as proof of abandonment in a lawsuit.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)


False

The treatment requirement for dental staff includes the transfer of the patient to a hospital if the scope of the emergency requires more extensive care than is available in the dental office.

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