RDA Exam (Law and Ethics) Questions and Answers (Graded A+)

Ethics - ANSWER-Refers to moral conduct ( right and wrong behavior " good or evil"" Ethic refers to - ANSWER-What you should do , not what you must do Law deals with - ANSWER-What you must do autonomy - ANSWER-Refers to a person freedom to think, judge and act independently without undue influence Patients have the right to participate in decisions related to dental care and they have the right to refuse recommended treatment Do no harm (( nonmaleficence) - ANSWER-An example of this principle in practice is the patient who wants the dentist to provide a treatment that dentist believes is not in the best interest of the patient. The dentist is bound by the ethical principle to " do no harm" Beneficence - ANSWER-To do good or provide a benefit On the idea that actions are ethical as long as they will benefit a person or community This type of principle is volunteering in dental education programs Justice - ANSWER-Fairness Treating people fairly and giving people they deserve and are entitled to receive All patient should receive the same quality od dental care regardless of socioeconomic status, ethnicities, or level of education Veracity - ANSWER-to tell the truth Example is telling a child that a dental treatment will not hurt , when in fact it may Confidentiality - ANSWER-Never revealing any personal information about the patient Patient have a right to privacy concerning theirs healthcare and treatment choices HIPPA - ANSWER-Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act ( 1996)) code of ethics - ANSWER-To demonstrate the standard of care that public can expect from their members To enhance the ethical consciousness and ethical responsibility of their member To guide members in making informed ethical decisions Establish a standard for professional judgement and conduct Woman choose not to take dental radiographs because she is afraid of radiation exposure - ANSWER-Dentist is facing an ethical dilemma that involves the principle of AUTONOMY Several dental assistants like gossiping about the receptionist, by refusing to participate in office gossip - ANSWER-You're applying the principle of NON MALEFICENCE ( do