Chapter 4 : Dental ethics Flashcards
Ethics
moral conduct ( right and wrong behaviour “good and evil”
A ______ can be unethical and still be legal but it cannot be _______ and ethical.
behaviour
illegal
two basic questions to determine ethics
WHY should I do it ?
WHAT should I do ?
Ethics refers to what you SHOULD do and not what you MUST do. true or false
TRUE
Sources of ethics
parents
teachers
religion
observation
Autonomy
right to freedom of choice, self responsibility, self determination
acceptance of responsibility of ones actions
Non maleficence
To do no harm
Beneficence
To do good or provide a benefit
Justice
fariness
Veracity
To tell the truth
Confidentiality
Never revealing any personal information about the patient
Reasons that professional organizations establish a code of ethics
- demonstrate standard of care
- enhance ethical consciousness & responsibility of their members
- Guide members in making informed and ethical decisions
- establish a standard for professional judgement and conduct
Ethical dilemma
occurs when one or more ethical principles are in conflict
When an ethical dilemma is complex what are the following steps that can be used as a “road map”
- Identify the alternatives
- Determine the professional implications (how will this affect me professionally and legally)
