Ash welcomes Dr. Jordan Romano, an internal medicine hospitalist and experienced expert witness to discuss the legal aspects of dentistry and the importance of proactively protecting a dental practice from legal risk. Dr. Jordan Romano explains the role of expert witnesses in malpractice and professional liability cases, particularly their responsibility to define and evaluate the standard of care. He highlights how involvement in expert witness work not only supports the legal system but can also make clinicians more conscientious and careful practitioners by exposing them to real-life cases where things went wrong.

Throughout the conversation, Dr. Jordan Romano focuses on the practical elements that help mitigate legal exposure, such as robust documentation, effective communication among team members, and the importance of follow-up procedures. He also addresses common scenarios that lead to liability, the technological challenges surrounding communication, and the value of periodic system reviews or peer evaluations.

To learn more and connect with Dr. Romano, visit: https://medicalexpertwitness.com/

Key Topics Discussed:

• The role and responsibilities of a medical expert witness
• Understanding and applying the standard of care in dentistry
• Proactive strategies for reducing legal exposure
• Importance and challenges of clear documentation
• Effective team communication within dental practices
• Managing referrals and patient follow-up
• Legal discoverability and safe use of technology
• Team member liability and the "captain of the ship" concept
• Identifying and addressing high-risk procedures or moments
• System audits, peer review, and study clubs for practice improvement
• Standardizing and securing communication and documentation practices