Quiz 1. Ethics & Professionalism Flashcards
Babylonia
Eye for an eye
Socrates
Virtue
St. Thomas Aquinas
Happiness, metaethical
Kant
Duty, Deontological Ethics
J.S Mills
Utilitarian
John Rawls
Contractarian Ethics (more democratic approach)
6 Central Values
Patients life and general health Patient's oral health Patient's autonomy The hygieniests preferred patterns of practice Access to health care for all Responsibility lies with us
3 Models of Professionalism
Guild Model
Commercial Model
Interactive Model
Commercial Model
No obligation b/w patient and dentist
Ex: whitening, competitive marker
Guild Model
No respect for patient autonomy
No choice, Paternalistic
Interactive
Equal, good for both sides
Aspects of a true profession
Specialized body of knowledge of value to society Intensive academic course of study Standards of practice External recognition by society Code of Ethics Organized association Service orientation
Professional Obligations
Chief client (patient) Ideal relationship b/w you and client Central values Competence Priority to commitment Ideal relationship b/w co-professionals Relationship b/w dentistry and the community Integrity and education
Legal Requirements for DH
State Dental Practice Act Nevada Administrative Code Nevada Revised Statutes Licensure Enforcement of Rules and Regulations
Codes vs Statutes
Codes=Rules
Statutes=Laws
Professional Traits of a DH
Honesty and Integrity Caring and compassion Reliability and responsibility Maturity and self-analysis Loyalty Interpersonal Communication Respect for others and self
DH advancement
ADHA Advanced Degrees DH Research Professional Image Professional Involvement
Professionalism
Quality of performing with the skill, knowledge, and abilities of a professional person: possession of specialized knowledge and skill in a field of human endeavor
Theory of Competency
aka Expert Learning Continuum
Novice, Beginner, Competent, Proficient, Master
Constantly striving
DH Practice
Assessment Diagnosis Planning Implementation Evaluation Documentation
DH role in health care
Self Regulating: increases level of trust on the part of the public (know they’re educated)
Duty: DH accept self regulating as well as judging colleagues and submitting to peer review to ensure quality
Ethics
Moral principles that govern a person/groups behavior
