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Ethics (Mental dental) Flashcards

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What are the 3 components of the ADA code of ethics?

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Principles of ethics
Code of professional conduct
Advisory opinions

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____: doing the right thing because you are obligated to do what is right

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Ethics

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3
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_____: Do the right thing or else you will be punished

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Law

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4
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What are the 5 pinciples of ethics?

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Non maleficience
Beneficience
Justice
Veracity
Autonomy

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Self-governance:
Must respect the pt’s rights to self-determination and confidentiality

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Autonomy

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6
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____: discussion and documentation

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Informed consent

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7
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Which principle of ethics deals wtih the following things:
INformed consent, furnishing patient records, and privacy of pt info?

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Autonomy

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Do no harm
Dentist has a duty to refrain from harming the pt

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Nonmaleficence

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9
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Once starting a course of tx, do not stop treatment without giving adequate notice and opportunity to obtain dental services elsewhere
30 days
Written notice

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Pt abandonment

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10
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Which of the principles of ethics do the following things fall under:
CE
Refer to specialists
Well trained staff
Can’t work while impaired
Post-exposure evaluation
Don’t abandon pts
No interpersonal relationships w pts

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Nonmaleficence

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Do good
Dentist has a duty to promote pt’s welfare

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Beneficence

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Which of the principles of ethics do the following things fall under:
Competent and timely care
Community service
Join professional dental society
Public access to helpful research
Non-restrictive IP
Report suspected abuse and neglect
Act professionally

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Beneficence

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Fairness
The dentist has a duty to treat people fairly

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Justice

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14
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Which of the principles of ethics do the following things fall under:
Select pts fairly
Be available for emergencies
Do not slander
Expert witness
No rebates or fee splitting

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Justice

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Truthfulness
The dentist has a duty to communicate truthfully

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Veractiy

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16
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Which of the principles of ethics do the following things fall under:
Remove amagam due to “toxicity”

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Representation of care (Varcity)

17
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Which of the principles of ethics do the following things fall under:
Can’t remove good amalgam
Can’t do unnecessary tx
Conflict of interest
Report adverse rxns
Advertise honestly
1-year grace period for retiring dentist name on practice
Don’t claim unearned specialty, diplomate, or fellowship status

A

Veracity

18
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What are the 4 steps for abuse and neglect to act?

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Recognize
Report
Record
Render tx

19
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If you suspect abuse at all for children, what should you do?

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Report immediately without trying to investigate

20
Q

While TEing max molar, you lose a root in max sinus. You don’t let pt know. What ethical principle did you violate?

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Veracity

21
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Dentist started making an impression but didn’t disclose that she is geting pid from dental supply company for trying their new impression material. Which principle of ethics did she violate?

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Veracity

22
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Which ADA principle promotes the concept that the dental profession should actively seek allies throughout society that will help improve access to care for all?

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Justice

23
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Previous dentist didn’t finish the tx plan for this pt and didn’t notify that tx would be discontinued. What ethical principle did the dentist violate?

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Nonmaleficence

24
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Which prinicple of ethics is assc with reporting pt’s rash from penicillin allergy?

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Veracity

25
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Which component of the ADA code is legally binding?

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Code of professional conduct

26
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OVerbilling falls into which principles of ethics?

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Veracity

27
Q

What ethical principle did the dentist violate by slandering dentist down street?

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Justice

28
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What ethical principle allows a disruptive and abusive pt to be dismissed?

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Justice

29
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Which ethical prinicple says you are obliged to keep knowledge up to date and learned new technology?

A

Nonmaleficence

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