Ethics

Question 1

List the fundamental principals of the professional code of ethics

Answer 1

-universality (if some action is right or wrong, all would agree)
-complementarity (recognizes obligation for justice and basic human rights)
-ethics (standard of right and wrong that guide behavior in society)
-community
-responsibility (knowing and applying the guidelines)

Question 2

Describe what an ethical dilemma is

Answer 2

when two or more ethical principal are in conflict; there is no one single answer and the outcome may be difficult depending on the choice made

Question 3

Describe what an ethical issue is

Answer 3

when the solution is grounded in practice act, law, or standard of care, and is more clearly defined

Question 4

What does scope of practice mean?

Answer 4

What the state allows a hygienist to perform and what a hygienist was educated in

Question 5

List the different types of supervision/practice

Answer 5

-direct supervision
-personal supervision
-general supervision
-direct access supervision
-collaborative practice
-indirect supervision
-remote supervision
-independent practice

Question 6

List the core values within the ADHA code of ethics

Answer 6

-autonomy
-confidentiality
-societal trust
-nonmaleficence
-beneficence
-justice/fairness
-veracity

Question 7

List examples of ethical dilemmas/issues

Answer 7

-substandard care
-over treatment
-scope of practice
-insurance fraud
-confidentiality break
-impaired dental professional
-sexual harassment
-failure to report abuse

Question 8

What are the components of professionalism?

Answer 8

• competence
• fairness
• integrity
• accountability
• maintenance of personal health