Firstly they can be mentally challenged and physically challanged, but not dumb.
Secondly, for medicolegal conent, firast ask what language does patient understand in reading, writing and learning. identify thos As you mentioned, for everything to explain you need to write, that means patient is not dumb. so your consent will include that patient is capable of reading, writing and learning in specific or common language including english and hindi. if no other than this language is accepted by patient, then accompanying person will be of great help and support, this person signature and relevant details will help medicolegally. Patient is explained in his understandable language in presence of accompanying person and done.
thirdly, if possible words like dumb affects patients as these days many challenged patients and their accompanying person are very VERY SENSITIVE to the concerned isse. kindly refrain using any words or irrelevant things by dentist and other suporting staff, we will be as professional as one can be.
fourth, no treatment as an option should also be included in consent form as an alternative.
this would suffice.
thank you.
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