Chapter 3 Vocabulary: Ethics, Jurisprudence, HIPPA

Question 1

The laws governing dentistry

Answer 1

Dental Jurisprudence

Question 2

State regulations that describe legal restrictions and controls on the dentist, the hygienist, and other dental assistants.

Answer 2

Dental Practice Act

Question 3

Simply put, the dentist is responsible for the actions of the dental assistant, as well as any assistant; when there is a complaint or an act of negligence on the assistant part, the dentist is liable for the act.

Answer 3

Doctrine of Respondeat Superior

Question 4

The care that any reasonable and prudent dental care personnel would do in the same circumstances

Answer 4

Due care

Question 5

Skills and functions beyond those normally associated with dental assisting that require increase skill and responsibility; delegated by the dentist according to the Dental Practice Acts in their states.

Answer 5

Expanded functions

Question 6

A contract, written or verbal, that describes what each party in the contract will do.

Answer 6

Expressed contract

Question 7

Protection for people who provide medical assistance to those in emergency situations who are not seeking payment for it; those providing the assistance are giving immunity.

Answer 7

Good Samaritan Law

Question 8

The health insurance portability and accountability act of 1996, also known as the Kennedy–Kassebaum Act, was enacted to establish safeguards for healthcare transactions transmitted electronically.

Answer 8

Health Insurance Portability Act of 1996 (HIPPA)

Question 9

Consent for the procedure given by the patients act (e.g. Patients who roll up their sleeves for blood pressure readings or to receive injections)

Answer 9

implied consent

Question 10

A contract implemented by actions, not words.

Answer 10

implied contract

Question 11

Agreement by the patient to the procedure that is about to be performed after being told of the procedure, risks involved, expected outcomes, and alternative treatments; patient acknowledge their understanding and acceptance by signing.

Answer 11

informed consent

Question 12

Incorrect or negligent treatment given to a patient by a doctor, dentist, or healthcare provider.

Answer 12

malpractice

Question 13

One who has passed the medical/dental requirements for one state that applies for the same “rights” in another state, without taking another written or clinical examination.

Answer 13

reciprocity

Question 14

Meaning “part in action”; any statements made during the time of an alledged act can be made admissible in a court of law.

Answer 14

res gestate

Question 15

False and malicious spoken words.

Answer 15

slander

Question 16

A wrongful act that results in injury to one’s person by another.

Answer 16

tort

Question 17

Causing injury to another’s reputation, name, or character; can be verbal or written

Answer 17

Defamation of Character