Ethics

Question 1

Scope of practice

Answer 1

adheres to license requirements and performance of function as defined within each state
ex/ service we perform, setting, supervision

Question 2

Standard of care

Answer 2

practice what is expected and currently accepted during patient care
ex/ assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, evaluation, documentation

Question 3

Core values

Answer 3

Autonomy
Confidentiality
Societal Trust
Beneficence
Nonmaleficence
Justice
Veracity

Question 4

Autonomy

Answer 4

respect for patients and their right to make informed decisions about their care

Question 5

Beneficence

Answer 5

promoting good and preventing harm

Question 6

Nonmaleficence

Answer 6

acting to do no harm

Question 7

Justice

Answer 7

treating patients with equality and fairness

Question 8

Veracity

Answer 8

truth telling, demonstrating integrity

Question 9

Fidelity

Answer 9

keeping promises

Question 10

Negligence and examples

Answer 10

failure to perform duties within standard of care, may result in injury
ex/ failure to diagnose

Question 11

Common malpractice litigations

Answer 11

violation of standard of care
failure to treat related to TMJ
failure to diagnose/refer
failure to detect oral pathology
failure to obtain informed consent
patient abandonment
failure to protect medically compromised patients
failure to keep accurate/up to date records
giving incorrect treatment