Neurological Impairment Flashcards
1
Q
How do we assess capacity of patients in dental practises?
A
AMCUR
- act
- make decisions
- communicate those decisions
- understand those decisions
- retain those decisions
2
Q
How might someone unable to communicate pain exhibit signs that they are in pain?
A
- holding face
- pulling at face
- disrupted eating patterns
- altered sleeping pattern
- changes in behaviour
3
Q
A patient attends your practise and on examination you find an ulcer. What are the possible causes of the ulcer present?
A
- trauma (e.g rough teeth)
- medications (aspirin/Fe tablets)
- oral cancer
- anaemia
4
Q
How can an erythematous palate be managed in denture wearing patients?
A
- good denture & oral hygiene
- disruption of the biofilm by cleaning palate with a brush
- use of chlorhexidine
- consider topical miconazole or nystatin rinses
- consider fluoconazole
5
Q
What are the 5 principles of the Adults With Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000 that must apply to treatment?
A
- must benefit patient
- minimum necessary intervention
- take account the wishes of the adult
- consultation with relevant others
- encourage residual capacity
