Ethical Principles

Question 1

Respect patient’s rights to self-determination and confidentiality?

Answer 1

Patient autonomy

Question 2

Do no harm?

Answer 2

Non-maleficence

Question 3

Promote patient’s welfare?

Answer 3

Beneficence

Question 4

Treat people fairly?

Answer 4

Justice

Question 5

Communicate truthfully?

Answer 5

Veracity

Question 6

Treat patient according to patient desires?

Answer 6

Patient autonomy

Question 7

Patient should be informed.

Answer 7

Patient autonomy

Question 8

Patient records should be confidential.

Answer 8

Patient autonomy

Question 9

Patient gives permission to consult with PCP.

Answer 9

Patient autonomy

Question 10

Education (keep knowledge and skills current)

Answer 10

Non-maleficence

Question 11

Consult and referral (know limitations, when to refer)

Answer 11

Non-maleficence

Question 12

Use trained staff (competent)

Answer 12

Non-maleficence

Question 13

Inform patient if they’ve been exposed to blood borne pathogen.

Answer 13

Non-male five central

Question 14

Patient abandonment (give notice/chance to find new dentist before termination)

Answer 14

Non-maleficence

Question 15

No relationships with patients

Answer 15

Non-maleficence

Question 16

Obligation to serve patient and community

Answer 16

Beneficence

Question 17

Obligation to report abuse and neglect

Answer 17

Beneficence

Question 18

Competent and timely delivery of dental services

Answer 18

Beneficence

Question 19

Uphold professional demeanor

Answer 19

Beneficence

Question 20

Obligation to act justly with people without prejudice

Answer 20

Justice

Question 21

Shall not deny care to people due to race, creed, color, sex, or national origin

Answer 21

Justice

Question 22

Obligation to provide arrangements for emergency care for all

Answer 22

Justice

Question 23

Justifiable criticism (reporting substandard of care from other dentists)

Answer 23

Justice

Question 24

Rebates and split fees (not allowed with 3rd party - no collecting patient fees for ads, etc.)

Answer 24

Justice

Question 25

Maintain intellectual integrity without deception (amalgam removal for toxicity)

Answer 25

Veracity

Question 26

Representation of fees (no waiving copay, no changing of tax dates)

Answer 26

Veracity

Question 27

Disclosure of conflict of interest (promoting materials dentists has vested interest)

Answer 27

Veracity