GDC

Question 1

What is PRINCIPLE ONE of the GDC standards

Answer 1

PUT PATIENTS INTERESTS FIRST

Question 2

describe 1.1 (& the subsections) on principle one of the GDC standards

Answer 2

1.1 = you must listen to your patients
1.1.1= you must discuss treatment options with patients and listen carefully to what they say. give them the opportunity to have a discussion and ask questions

Question 3

Describe the 1.2 of principle 1 of the GDC standards

Answer 3

1.2 = you must treat every patient with dignity and respect at all times

Question 4

Describe 1.3 of principle one of the gdc standards

Answer 4

1.3 = you must be honest and act with integrity

Question 5

Describe 1.4 of principle on on gdc standards

Answer 5

1.4 = you must take a holistic and preventative approach to patient care which is appropriate to the individual patient

Question 6

Describe 1.5 (& its subsections) of principle one of the gdc standards

Answer 6

1.5 = you must treat patients in a hygienic and safe environment

Question 7

Describe 1.6 of principle 1 of the gdc standards

Answer 7

1.6 = you must treat patients fairly, as individuals and without discrimination

Question 8

describe 1.7 of principle one of the gdc standards

Answer 8

1.7 = you must put patients interests first before your own or those of any colleague

Question 9

describe 1.8 of principle one of the gdc standards

Answer 9

1.8 = you must have appropriate arrangements in place for patients to seek compensation if they have suffered harm

Question 10

describe 1.9 for principle 1 of the gdc standards

Answer 10

1.9 = you must find out about laws and regulations that affect your work and follow them

Question 11

what is principle 2 of the GDC standards

Answer 11

COMMUNICATE EFFECTIVELY WITH PATIENTS

Question 12

What are the 4 subsections from principle 2 of the gdc standards?

Answer 12

2.1 = you must communicate effectively with patients - listen to them, give them time to consider information and take their individual views and communication needs into account
2.2= you must recognise and promote patients rights to and responsibilities for making decisions about their health priorities and care
2.3 = you must give the patients the information they need, in a way they understand, so that they can make informed decisions
2.4= you must give patients clear information about costs

Question 13

What is principle 3 of the GDC standards

Answer 13

OBTAIN VALID CONSENT

Question 14

What are the 3 subsections of principle 3

Answer 14

3.1= you must obtain valid consent before starting treatment, explaining all the relevant options and the possible costs
3.2= you must make sure that patients (or their representitives) understand the decisons they are being asked to make
3.3 = you must make sure that the patients consent remains valid at EACH STAGE of investigation treatment

Question 15

What is principle 4

Answer 15

MAINTAIN AND PROTECT PATIENTS INFO

Question 16

what are the 5 subsections of principle 4

Answer 16

4.1 = you must make and keep contemporaneous, complete and accurate patient records
4.2 = you must protect the confidentiality of patients info and only use it for the purpose for which it was given
4.3 = you must only release a pts info wout their permission in exceptional circumstances
4.4= you must ensure that pts can have access to their records
4.5 = you must keep pts info secure at all times. whether your records are held on paper or electronically

Question 17

what is principle 5

Answer 17

HAVE A CLEAR AND EFFECTIVE COMPLAINTS PROCEDURE

Question 18

what are the 3 subsections of principle 5

Answer 18

5.1 = you must make sure that there is an effective complaints procedure readily available for pts to use, and follow that procedure at all times
5.2 = you must respect a pts right to complain
5.3 = you must give patients who complain a prompt and constructive response

Question 19

what is principle 6

Answer 19

WORK WITH COLLEAGUES IN A WAY THAT IS IN PATIENTS BEST INTERESTS

Question 20

what is principle 7

Answer 20

MAINTAIN DEVELOP AND WORK WITHIN YOUR PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Question 21

what are the 3 sub-sections within principle 7

Answer 21

7.1 = you must provide good quality care based on current evidence and authorative guidance
7.2 = you must work within your knowledge skills professional competence and abilities
7.3 = you must update and develop your professional knowledge and skills throughout your working life

Question 22

what is principle 8

Answer 22

RAISE CONCERNS IF PATIENTS ARE AT RISK

Question 23

what is principle 9

Answer 23

make sure your personal behaviour maintains patients confidence in you and the dental profession

Question 24

what are the 4 subsections of principle 9

Answer 24

9.1 = you must ensure that your conduct, both at work and in your personal life, justifies patients trust in you and the publics trust in the dental profession
9.2 = you must protect patients and colleagues from risks posed by your health, conduct or performance
9.3 = you must inform the GDC if you are subject to criminal proceedings or a regulatory finding is made against you, anywhere in the world
9.4 = you must co-operate with any relevant formal or informal inquiry and give full and truthful info

Question 25

what are the 5 subsections of principle 8

Answer 25

8.1 You must always put patients’ safety first
8.2 You must act promptly if patients or colleagues are at risk and take measures to protect them
8.3 You must make sure if you employ, manage or lead a team that you encourage and support a culture where staff can raise concerns openly and without fear of reprisal
8.4 You must make sure if you employ, manage or lead a team, that there is an effective procedure in place for raising concerns, that the procedure is readily available to all staff and that it is followed at all times
8.5 You must take appropriate action if you have concerns about the possible abuse of children or vulnerable adults

Question 26

what are the 6 subsections of principle 6

Answer 26

6.1 You must work effectively with your colleagues and contribute to good teamwork
6.2 You must be appropriately supported when treating patients
6.3 You must delegate and refer appropriately and effectively
6.4 You must only accept a referral or delegation if you are trained and competent to carry out the treatment and you believe that what you are being asked to do is appropriate for the patient
6.5 You must communicate clearly and effectively with other team members and colleagues in the interests of patients
6.6 You must demonstrate effective management and leadership skills if you manage a team

Question 27

Standards for the dental team applies to:

Answer 27

• dentists
• dental nurses
• dental hygienists
• dental therapists
• orthodontic therapists
• dental technicians
• clinical dental technicians
  ALL HAVE AN INDIVIDUAL RESPONSIBILITY TO BEHAVE PROFESSIONALLY AND FOLLOW THESE PRINCIPLES AT ALL TIMES.