The Master Treatment Plan (MTP) is the document, in the electronic record, of all planned treatments developed after departmental routing, specialty faculty consultation, or by other authorized individuals, such as Group Practice Directors. This document, in addition to the signed predoc consent to treatment (PDPC), gives consent to the treatment listed. It is also a key element to utilize for providing a finance plan. The Master Treatment Plan and the Patient Consent to Treatment Form require the patient’s electronic signature.
Master Treatment Plans may be changed during treatment. Every time a change is made to the master treatment plan, the patient must sign a revised treatment plan. There are times when a master treatment plan may not be completed prior to the delivery of dental care to the patient. However, there must be a signed consent to treatment and a signed treatment plan for the procedures that will be completed prior to the completion of the master treatment plan. Examples include delivering emergency care or starting periodontal treatment prior to the completion of the treatment plan.
Treating a patient without a signed PDPC and treatment plan is a serious recordkeeping omission.
