Wisconsin § 447.40 - Informed consent.
Full text of Wisconsin Wisconsin Statutes § 447.40 — Informed consent., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 447.40. Informed consent.
Any dentist or dental therapist who treats a patient shall inform the patient about the availability of reasonable alternate modes of treatment and about the benefits and risks of these treatments. The reasonable dentist standard is the standard for informing a patient under this section. The reasonable dentist standard requires disclosure only of information that a reasonable dentist would know and disclose under the circumstances. The dentist’s or dental therapist’s duty to inform the patient under this section does not require disclosure of any of the following: 447.40(1) (1) Detailed technical information that in all probability a patient would not understand. 447.40(2) (2) Risks apparent or known to the patient. 447.40(3) (3) Extremely remote possibilities that might falsely or detrimentally alarm the patient. 447.40(4) (4) Information in emergencies where failure to provide treatment would be more harmful to the patient than treatment. 447.40(5) (5) Information in cases where the patient is incapable of consenting. 447.40(6) (6) Information about alternate modes of treatment for any condition the dentist or dental therapist has not included in his or her diagnosis, assessment, or treatment plan at the time the dentist or dental therapist informs the patient. 447.40 History History: 2013 a. 345 ; 2023 a. 87 . subch. II of ch. 447 SUBCHAPTER II DENTIST AND DENTAL HYGIENIST COMPACT
Frequently Asked Questions About Wisconsin § 447.40
What does Wisconsin Statutes § 447.40 cover?
Section 447.40 ("Informed consent.") is part of the Wisconsin Statutes, the codified statutory law of Wisconsin. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Wisconsin § 447.40?
A common citation format is "Wisconsin Statutes § 447.40" (Wisconsin). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Wisconsin law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Wisconsin official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Wisconsin attorney.
How does Wisconsin § 447.40 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Wisconsin can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
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