Intro to Ethics Flashcards
the professional model: basic elements
distinct body of knowledge and skills
intrinsic motivation
professional autonomy
code of ethics
what is the regulating body for dental hygienists in NS
The College of Dental Hygienists of Nova Scotia
requirements for practice
accredited school
certification
licensure
continuing competence
a DHs primary responsibility is to the
client
occupational model
views dental hygiene practice as a commercial enterprise: no obligations to clients, community, profession; more extrinsically motivation
professional model
views dental hygiene practice as an ethical and professional obligation to the public; intrinsically motivated; autonomous
morals
concerned with goodness or badness of human behaviour or with the distinction between right and wrong
ethics
the guiding principles that govern a person’s behaviour of what is right and wrong with respect to conduct and character
the CDHA code of ethics serves to
articulate the ethical principles and responsibilities by which dental hygienists are guided and under which they are accountable
principles
express the broad ideals to which dental hygienists aspire and which guide them in their practice
responsibilities
provide more specific direction for conduct
are more precise and provide direction for behaviours in ethical situations
beneficence
involves caring about and acting to promote the good of another
autonomy
the right to make one’s own choices
integrity
consistency of actions, values, methods, expectations, and outcomes
promotion of fairness and social justice
conveys a sense of wholeness and strength
accountability
acceptance of responsibility for one’s actions and omissions in light of relevant principles, standards, laws and regulations and the potential to self-evaluate and to be evaluated accordingly
