ADA Principle of Ethics and Code of Professional Conduct

Question 1

What are the 5 ADA Principles and Codes?

Answer 1

1. Patient Autonomy
2. Nonmaleficence
3. Beneficence
4. Justice
5. Veracity

Question 2

Treat patients according to their needs, desires and abilities (within bounds of accepted treatment).

Answer 2

Patient Autonomy

Question 3

Involve patients in treatment decisions

Answer 3

Patient Autonomy

Question 4

Safeguard patient privacy and protect patient confidentiality

Answer 4

Patient Autonomy

Question 5

The dentist has the duty to protect the patient from harm

Answer 5

Nonmaleficence

Question 6

Keeping knowledge and skills current

Answer 6

Nonmaleficence

Question 7

Know one’s own limitations and when to refer to a specialist

Answer 7

Nonmaleficence

Question 8

Knowing when and under what circumstances delegation of patient care to auxiliaries is appropriate

Answer 8

Nonmaleficence

Question 9

The dentist has the duty to do good

Answer 9

Beneficence

Question 10

Act in the best interest of others

Answer 10

Beneficence

Question 11

Competent and timely delivery of dental care

Answer 11

Beneficence

Question 12

Duty to put patient’s welfare first

Answer 12

Beneficence

Question 13

Dentists have a duty to be fair in their dealings with patients, colleagues, and society.

Answer 13

Justice

Question 14

The dentist’s primary obligations include dealing with people justly and delivering dental care without prejudice.

Answer 14

Justice

Question 15

The dentist’s obligations include helping improve access to care for all

Answer 15

Justice

Question 16

Dentists have a duty to be honest and trustworthy in their dealings with people
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Answer 16

Veracity

Question 17

Respect the position of trust inherent in the dentist-patient relationship

Answer 17

Veracity

Question 18

Communicate truthfully and without deception

Answer 18

Veracity

Question 19

Maintain intellectual integrity

Answer 19

Veracity