Title: Module 6 Discussion - Organ Transplantation
Course: DEH 2821 Medically-Compromised Patient > Section: Module 6 - Organ Transplantation

Having read the article Dental Management of Patients Before and After Renal Transplantation, answer the following questions:
1. What aspect of the initial assessment should be omitted until the patient’s physician can be consulted?
2. Is the hygienist required by law to obtain written consent from the patient before seeking a physician’s consult?
3. What interventions can the hygienist suggest for a patient experiencing xerostomia?
4. What scheduling factors should be considered and why?