Tooth morph + pmhp Flashcards
What are the types of teeth ?
Incisors - 8 Canines - 4 Pre molars - 8 Molars - 8 Wisdom teeth - 4
How many permanent teeth ?
32
Baby teeth = 20
Who regulates our professional ethics ?
General dental council
What are the four principles in general practice ?
Justice
Beneficence
Respect for autonomy
Non maleficence
What are ; ethics ?
Law?
Professionalism ?
Ethics - norms of practice, based on reason
Law - norms controlled by legal system
Professionalism - norms regulated by unions/councils
Some relevant legislations ?
Age of legal capacity 1991 Children act 1995 Data protection 1998 Adults with incapacity 2000 Mental health care and treatment 2003
What is statute law ?
What is common law ?
Statute - Law as a result of acts
Common - law as a result of acts
What is public law ?
What is it also known as ?
State taking person to court for illegal activities
Known as criminal law
What is private law ?
What is it also known as ?
Two people/ firms taking one another to court over a disagreement
Also known and civil law
For criminal cases ; function ? Parties? Standard of proof Decision Decided by? Powers of court ?
Upholding law and order Action brought by state - prosecutor vs defendant Beyond reasonable doubt Guilty or not guilty Sheriff or jury Prison fine ect
For civil cases ; function Parties Standard of proof Decision Decided by Powers of court
Upholding rights of individual Action brought about by individuals - pursuer vs defendant Balance of probabilities Liable or not liable Sheriff or justice of the peace Damages, injunction
Approx what percentage of patients will have a hai ?
10%
What does HAI stand for ?
Healthcare associated infection
What are some consequence of hai
Complicate recovery Extend hospital stay Incur costs Stress to individual and family Delay return to normal activity
What is the aim of the hai policy ?
Promote and maintain health care culture where infection control is most important
Promoting safe practice
Ensuring safe patient environment
Sicps - who what where when?
In all care settings
At all times
By everyone
What is the first sicps ?
Patient placement - prevent exposure to others and environment