Ethics Flashcards
The measure of the quality of care provided in a particular setting is called: • quality assurance • quality eva luation • quality assessment • quality inspection
quality assessment
assurance is checking and implementing if needed (includes action, unlike assessment)
structure/process/outcome
The role of the professional in the practice of dentistry is described in the
ADA’s Principles of Ethics and Code of Professional Conduct (ADA Code). The
ADA Code is, in effect, a written expression oft he obligations arising from the
implied contract between:
• the dental profession and insurance companies
• the dental profession and public health board of directors
• the dental profession and society
• the dental profession and the loca l government
dental profession and society
components: ethics, conduct, opinions
principles: veracity (truthfulness), justice, autonomy, do good, do no harm
All of the following are true concerning the Americans with Disabilities Act
EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?
• dentists cannot deny anyone care due to a disability
• dental offices must undergo structural changes to allow access for the disabled
• dentists cannot dismiss employees due to a disability
• patients with HIV are not protected under the Americans with Disabili ties Act
• patients with HIV are not protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act
this is false, they are
disability = substantial limits, record of impairment and being regarded as impaired
When obtaining informed consent, the patient must be informed of all of the
following EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?
• a description of the proposed treatment
• the costs involved in the proposed treatment
• the foreseeable risks
• the benefits and prognosis of the proposed t reatment
• al l reasonable alternatives to the proposed t reatment
• the risks, benefits, and prognosis of the alternative t reatments
• the costs involved in the proposed treatment
financial info is not on tx record; use separate form
all phases of tx, how long it takes and also both parties get a copy
The dentist has diagnosed and recommended specific treatment for a
patient of record and remains on the premises while the patient is
being treated. This type of dental supervision is known as:
• general supervision
• direct supervision
• indirect supervision
• personal supervision
direct supervision
general - doesn’t have to be present
direct - remains and approves
personal - concurrent
Abuse of a child can mean: • physical abuse •sexual abuse • physical neglect • emotional abuse • al l of the above
all
In the code (Principles of Ethics and Code of Professional Conduct), under the
definition of beneficence (“do good”), the dentist is obliged to:
• give the highest quality of service of which he or she is capable
• preserve a healthy dentition unless it compromises the well-being of other
teeth
• participate in legal and public health-related matters
• all of the above
all
Which principle in the code refers to "self-governance?" • veracity • justice • autonomy • beneficence • nonmaleficence
autonomy
+ respect of pt’s autonomy
In the code (Principles of Ethics and Code of Professional Conduct), under the
definition of justice (“fairness”), dentists:
• shall not refuse to accept patients into their practice or deny dental service to patt
ients because of the patient’s race, creed, color, sex, or national origin
• Have the general obligation to provide care to those in need. A decision not to provide
treatment to an individual because the individual is infected with Human
Immunodeficiency Virus, Hepatitis B Virus, Hepatitis C Virus, or another blood-borne
pathogen, based solely on that fact, is unethical.
• sha ll be obligated to make reasonable arrangements for the emergency care of
their patients of record.
• all of the above
all
Which principle in the code expresses the concept that professionals have a
duty to be honest and trustworthy in their dealings with people?
• autonomy
• justice
• beneficence
• veracity
• nonmaleficence
veracity
Which principle in the code expresses the concept that professionals have a duty to protectthe patientfrom harm? • beneficence • autonomy • veracity • non maleficence • justice
nonmaleficence
A disciplinary penalty that may be imposed on a dentist found guilty of unethical
conduct that consists of a disciplinary sentence written to express severe
criticism or disapproval for a particular type of conduct or act is considered
a:
• suspension
• probation
• censure
• revocation of license
censure
suspension is loss of membership for a period
probation - under supervision
revocation - absolute severance
Which of the following statements are true?
• a dentist who accepts a third party payment under a co-payment plan as payment in
fu ll without disclosing to the third party that the patient’s payment portion will not
be collected, is engaged in overbilling
• it is unethical for a dentist to increase a fee to a patient so lely because the patient is
covered under a dental benefits plan
• a dentist who submits a claim form to a third party reporting incorrect treatment
dates for the purpose of assisting a patient in obtaining benefits under a dental plan,
which would otherwise be disallowed, is engaged in making an unethical, false, or
misleading representation to such a third party
• al l of the above statements are true
all
A dentist is allowed to advertise unearned degrees as titles to enhance prestige.
A dentist may use the title Doctor or Dentist, DDS, DMD, or any additionally
earned, advanced academic degree in health service areas in an announcement
to the public.
• both statements are true
• both statements are fa lse
• the first statement is true, the second is fa lse
• the first statement is fa lse, the second is true
first false, second true
Since the name under which a dentist conducts his or her practice may be a
factor in the selection process of the patient, the use of a trade name or an assumed
name that is misleading in any material respect is unethical. Use oft he
name of a dentist no longer actively associated with the practice may be continued
for a period not to exceed:
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
1 yr
