Ethical/Moral Principles Flashcards
What are the five parts of dental ethics according to the ADA code of ethics
Patient autonomy, non-maleficence, beneficence, Justice, veracity
The basic concept of patient autonomy is that they have the right to
Determine what should be done with their own bodies, forms foundation for informed consent
Is the patients right to self-determination absolute
No DDS must weigh benefits/harms and inform the patient contemporary standards of oral health care
The ADA’s definition of patient autonomy includes the concept that we need to
Respect in treatment decisions in a meaningful way
Your feet for a copy of the patient’s records must be either
Gratuitously or nominal cost
Obligation to inform means that we have the obligation to inform the patient of their
Present oral status even if they have been seeing other dentist regularly
The three basic concepts under the topic of nonmaleficence include
Keeping knowledge and skills current, knowing one’s limitations, knowing when and under what circumstances allegation of patient care to auxiliaries is appropriate
A licensed auxiliary should always be allowed to do the duties in their license when the opportunity is available
False
