GDC

Question 1

first ethical principle of practice

Answer 1

put patients interests first

Question 2

second ethical principle of practice

Answer 2

communicate effectively with patients

Question 3

third ethical principle of practice

Answer 3

obtain valid consent

Question 4

fourth ethical principle of practice

Answer 4

maintain and protect patient’s information

Question 5

fifth ethical principle of practice

Answer 5

have a clear and effective complaints procedure

Question 6

sixth ethical principle of practice

Answer 6

work with colleagues in a way that is in patient’s best interests

Question 7

seventh ethical principle of practice

Answer 7

maintain, develop and work within your professional knowledge and skills

Question 8

eighth ethical principle of practice

Answer 8

raise concerns if patients are at risk

Question 9

ninth ethical principle of practice

Answer 9

make sure your personal behaviour maintains patient’s confidence in you and the dental profession

Question 10

concerns that can lead to fitness to practice proceedings

Answer 10

• aggressive, violent or threatening behaviour
• poor academic, clinical or technical performance
• dishonesty or fraud - may include dishonesty in relation to training such as cheating or plagiarism
• drug or alcohol misuse
• criminal convictions or cautions

Question 11

how many standards are there for the dental team to follow

Answer 11

nine

Question 12

members of the dental team

Answer 12

dentists
dental nurses
dental hygienists
dental therapies
orthodontic therapists
dental technicians
clinical dental technicians

Question 13

what is involved in putting patients interests first

Answer 13

• managing patient expectations
• holistic and preventative approach
• listen
• safe environment
• arrangements in place for compensations

Question 14

what should students do in relation to patient confidentiality

Answer 14

Make and keep contemporaneous, complete and accurate patient records.
Protect the confidentiality of patients’ information and only use it for the purpose for which it was given.
Only release a patients’ information without their permission in exceptional circumstances.
Ensure that patients can have access to their records.
Keep patients’ information secure at all times, whether your records are held on paper or electronically.

Question 15

what are the three situations where there can be lawful disclosure of patient information

Answer 15

when patients give their consent
when it is required by law
when there is compelling public interest

Question 16

describe patient consent for lawful disclosure

Answer 16

for the purposes of directly providing and supporting their own care
for other purposes secondary to their own care

Question 17

describe lawful disclosure required by law

Answer 17

consent is not required from the patient, but the patient should normally be informed, and the disclosure kept to a minimum

Question 18

describe lawful disclosure under compelling public interest

Answer 18

consent is not required, but the patient should normally be informed or, if practical, persuaded to make disclosure