Sifu
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I have a submittal for some sort of plastic surgery office. I asked for a written description of the activities and what I received back indicates that procedures "require sedation", that patients are "safely sedated" and under the direct care of "a certified personnel who is there to ensure further safety". It is a less than 24-hr facility, and states that "all patients satisfy the discharge criteria to be released within 30 to 45 minutes". The quotes are from their letter. I called it an ambulatory care facility. Now they are challenging my designation.
So my question is this; who determines if someone is incapable of self-preservation? Is there some criteria, or list of drugs, or types of procedures? I have not directly done any sedation dentistry projects or ever had any sedation dental work so I am not sure how that plays in. (My understanding is that those patients are not considered incapable of self preservation.)
They are understandably frustrated and want to walk back their description but I would like to know a little more before I put it in front of the boss.
So my question is this; who determines if someone is incapable of self-preservation? Is there some criteria, or list of drugs, or types of procedures? I have not directly done any sedation dentistry projects or ever had any sedation dental work so I am not sure how that plays in. (My understanding is that those patients are not considered incapable of self preservation.)
They are understandably frustrated and want to walk back their description but I would like to know a little more before I put it in front of the boss.