What is ethics?

Question 1

ADA Ethical Principles (5)

Answer 1

Non-maleficence
Beneficence
Patient autonomy 
Veracity
Justice

Question 2

ADHA Ethical Principles (7)

Answer 2

Non-maleficence
Beneficence
Individual autonomy and respect for human beings 
Veracity
Justice and fairness
Confidentiality 
Societal trust

Question 3

Non-maleficence

Answer 3

“do no harm”

Question 4

Beneficence

Answer 4

“do good”

promoting the welfare of our patients

Question 5

Patient autonomy

Answer 5

the right of patients to make their own decisions

Question 6

Veracity

Answer 6

truthful, honest, trustworthy

Question 7

Deontological approach

Answer 7

use rules (code of ethics) to distinguish right from wrong

Question 8

Utilitarian approach

Answer 8

focus on outcomes to distinguish right from wrong

Question 9

Deontological approach is

Answer 9

simple to apply

Question 10

Deontological approach has little

Answer 10

subjectivity

Question 11

Deontological approach limitations

Answer 11

does not consider outcomes nor weigh the costs/benefits of a situation

Question 12

Utilitarian approach goal is

Answer 12

the greatest good for the greatest number

Question 13

Utilitarian approach is the most

Answer 13

reason based approach

Question 14

Utilitarian approach limitations

Answer 14

knowledge of outcomes in needed to decide on an acceptable course of action; trouble for accounting for autonomy and justice

Question 15

step 1 to ethical decision making

Answer 15

identify all affected relationships, gather all relevant facts

Question 16

step 2 to ethical decision making

Answer 16

identify ethical principles involved, identify any professional obligations

Question 17

step 3 to ethical decision making

Answer 17

list possible courses of action

Question 18

step 4 to ethical decision making

Answer 18

select the best solution and take action

Question 19

step 5 to ethical decision making

Answer 19

prepare a defense for chosen course of action

Question 20

4 values and concepts in dentistry and dental hygiene

Answer 20

informed consent
confidentiality
paternalism
capacity

Question 21

informed consent

Answer 21

patient exercising autonomy in decision making
patient needs to be provided with all relevant information to make a decision
-allow the patient to make a decision on the basis of the information provided

Question 22

confidentiality

Answer 22

respect for persons and involves the patient exercising autonomy in providing information to a dental professional

Question 23

paternalism is related to which 2 code of ethics?

Answer 23

non-maleficence

beneficence

Question 24

paternalism

Answer 24

clinician should take on the role of “parent” and make decisions in the best interest of the patient

Question 25

capacity

Answer 25

competence, making sure the patient is in a state that is able to understand, appreciate, and reason
-may need to consult others for a patients capacity