CA DH Law and Ethics Exam Complete Questions and Answers

CA DH Law and Ethics Exam Complete Question "Ethics" for the purposes of the examination required by section 1917(d) of the Business and Professions Code, means an act or acts in accordance with the California Dental Hygienists' Association's (CDHA's) Policy Manual, Chapter 2, Code of Ethics for Dental Hygienists (Amended HOD 2015), which is hereby incorporated by reference, or the American Dental Hygienists' Association's (ADHA's) Bylaws and Code of Ethics (Adopted June 23, 2014), which is hereby incorporated by reference, and ADHA Policy Manual, pages 7-12, (Adopted June 22, 2015), which is hereby incorporated by reference. the study of moral values and moral reasoning. ethical codes are formal statements that guide members of a profession in their obligations to clients, colleagues, the larger society, and to global health - ANSWER ethics defined by CDHA 6 core principles of ethical dental care - ANSWER 1. Autonomy 2. Beneficence 3. Non-maleficence 4. Veracity 5. Confidentiality 6. Justice all boys need very cool jeans pt's right to informed consent prior to tx with full disclosure of relevant info to make an informed decision regarding tx - ANSWER autonomy *do good*- promotion of wellbeing by engaging in health promotion/disease prevention activities. Also minimizing harm & maximize benefits for the pt. - ANSWER beneficence do no harm - ANSWER non-malficense *fairness & equality*- all pt's should be treated equally with the highest quality of care - ANSWER justice *truthfulness*- our obligation to tell the truth - ANSWER veracity behave with honor & decency. affirm core values and recognize when words, actions, or intentions are in conflict with one's values & conscience. influencing and promoting the highest professional standard Integrity relates to consistency of actions, values, methods, expectations, and outcomes. It includes the promotion of fairness and social justice with consideration for those clients more vulnerable. It conveys a sense of wholeness and strength, and doing s and Answers