Course Introduction

Question 1

what is ethics

Answer 1

moral principles that govern a persons behavior or the conducting of an activity

Question 2

what is professionalism

Answer 2

the conduct, aims, or qualities that characterize or mark a profession or professional person

Question 3

what are the attributes of a professional

Answer 3

• specialized knowledge
• competency
• honesty and integrity
• accountability
• self-regulation
  -serving with respect and compassion

Question 4

what is competence

Answer 4

acquiring and maintaining the high level of special knowledge, technical ability and professional behavior necessary for the provision of clinical care to patients and for effective functioning in the dental education environment

Question 5

what is fairness

Answer 5

demonstrating consistency and even-handedness in dealings with others

Question 6

what is integrity

Answer 6

being honest and demonstrating congruence between ones values, words and actions

Question 7

what is responsibility

Answer 7

being accountable for one’s actions and recognizing and acting upon the special obligations to others that one assumes in joining a profession

Question 8

what is respect

Answer 8

honoring the worth of others

Question 9

what is service-mindedness

Answer 9

acting for the benefit of the patients and the public we serve and approaching those served with compasssion

Question 10

what are the ADA principles of ethics

Answer 10

• patient autonomy
• nonmaleficence
• beneficence
• justice
• veracity

Question 11

define patient autonomy

Answer 11

“self governance” - the dentist has the duty to respect the patients right to self determination and confidentiality

Question 12

define nonmaleficence

Answer 12

“do no harm” - the dentist has the duty to refrain from harming the patient

Question 13

define beneficence

Answer 13

“do good” - the dentist has a duty to promote the patient’s welfare

Question 14

define justice

Answer 14

“fairness” - the dentist has a duty to treat people fairly

Question 15

define veracity

Answer 15

“truthfulness” the dentist has a duty to communicate truthfully

Question 16

what are examples of patient autonomy

Answer 16

patient involvement and records

Question 17

what are examples of nonmaleficence

Answer 17

education, consultation and referral; use of support personnel; personal impairment; bloodborne pathogens; patient abandonment; personal relationship with patients

Question 18

what are examples of beneficence

Answer 18

community service, government of a profession; research and development; patients and copyrights; abuse and neglect; professional demeanor in the workplace

Question 19

what is an example of justice

Answer 19

patient selection; emergency service; justifiable criticism; expert testimony; rebates and split fees

Question 20

what is an example of veracity

Answer 20

• representation of care, fees, disclosure of conflict of interest; devices and therapeutic methods; professional accouncement; advertising; name of practice; announcement of specialization; general practitioner announcement of credentials

Question 21

what is equality

Answer 21

each individual or group is given the exact same resources and opportunities

Question 22

what is equity

Answer 22

recognizes that each individual or group has different circumstances and allocates the exact resources and opportunities needed to reach an equal outcome