What is ethics? Flashcards
ADA Ethical Principles (5)
Non-maleficence Beneficence Patient autonomy Veracity Justice
ADHA Ethical Principles (7)
Non-maleficence Beneficence Individual autonomy and respect for human beings Veracity Justice and fairness Confidentiality Societal trust
Non-maleficence
“do no harm”
Beneficence
“do good”
promoting the welfare of our patients
Patient autonomy
the right of patients to make their own decisions
Veracity
truthful, honest, trustworthy
Deontological approach
use rules (code of ethics) to distinguish right from wrong
Utilitarian approach
focus on outcomes to distinguish right from wrong
Deontological approach is
simple to apply
Deontological approach has little
subjectivity
Deontological approach limitations
does not consider outcomes nor weigh the costs/benefits of a situation
Utilitarian approach goal is
the greatest good for the greatest number
Utilitarian approach is the most
reason based approach
Utilitarian approach limitations
knowledge of outcomes in needed to decide on an acceptable course of action; trouble for accounting for autonomy and justice
step 1 to ethical decision making
identify all affected relationships, gather all relevant facts
step 2 to ethical decision making
identify ethical principles involved, identify any professional obligations
step 3 to ethical decision making
list possible courses of action
step 4 to ethical decision making
select the best solution and take action
step 5 to ethical decision making
prepare a defense for chosen course of action
4 values and concepts in dentistry and dental hygiene
informed consent
confidentiality
paternalism
capacity
informed consent
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
confidentiality
respect for persons and involves the patient exercising autonomy in providing information to a dental professional
paternalism is related to which 2 code of ethics?
non-maleficence
beneficence
paternalism
clinician should take on the role of “parent” and make decisions in the best interest of the patient
capacity
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
