Consent and professionalism Flashcards
1
Q
what is the 9th GDC principle?
A
Make sure your personal behaviour maintains patients’ confidence in you and the dental profession.
2
Q
what are the core values of professionalism?
A
-honesty and integrity
-alturism
-respect
-responsibility and accountability
-compassion and empathy
-dedication and self-improvement
3
Q
how does the public view professionalism?
A
they should know treatment risks and they should be treated by the practitioner with safe hands.
4
Q
what is the key to good communication?
A
-good posture not closed
-maintaining eye contact
-listening to them
-pausing allow patients to ask any questions
- not interrupting
5
Q
how should dentists treat patients?
A
- empathy
- compassion
-politeness
-friendliness
