DENTAL HYGIENE LAW AND ETHICS 2023 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS100% VERIFIED AND GRADED A+
What is the purpose of Dental Hygiene Code of Ethics? - CORRECT ANS To achieve high levels of ethical consciousness, decision making, and practice by members of a profession. What are some core values of Dental Hygiene Code of Ethics? - CORRECT ANS Veracity, Autonomy, Beneficence, and non-maleficence What is the term geared toward the patient "self determination", the patient has the right to make their own choices about their treatment; freedom of choice and right of privacy? - CORRECT ANS Autonomy What is the term that includes promoting the well being of individuals and the public (Do good)? - CORRECT ANS Beneficence What is an example of Beneficence? - CORRECT ANS Dental Screenings What is the term geared toward the practitioner to do no harm, providing services to protect all patients from harm? - CORRECT ANS Non-maleficence What is an example of non-maleficence? - CORRECT ANS providing protective eyewear for patients What is dismissal of the patient without ample and proper notice? - CORRECT ANS abandonment What is negligence? - CORRECT ANS failure to do what a reasonable person would do (standard of care) malpractice What is an example of negligence? - CORRECT ANS breaking an instrument tip in a periodontal pocket and not telling the patient
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