RDHAP Law and Ethics Exam Latest Study Material

Autonomy - CORRECT ANSWER-An autonomous person controls his or her own action, behaviors, and inner life (self determination). examples: plans, goals, convictions, and beliefs. People are free to behave as they choose as long as it doesn't harm others. Informed Consent - CORRECT ANSWER-Patients acceptance (or refusal) of a line of treatment based on the information provided by a health care provider; an ethical and legal consideration. Implied consent: non verbal/non written; Expressed consent: oral agreement; Written consent: signed agreement. Exceptions-Emergency, mental illness, required by law, incompetent patient. Tolerance - CORRECT ANSWER-Dentists are challenged to practice within an increasingly complex cultural and ethnically diverse community. Conventional attitudes regarding pain, appropriate function, and esthetics may be confounded by these differences. Tolerance to diversity requires dentists to recognize that these differences exist and challenges dentists to understand how these differences may affect patient choices and treatment. Compassion - CORRECT ANSWER-Compassion requires caring and the ability to identify with the patient's overall well-being. Relieving pain and suffering is a common attribute of dental practice. Acts of kindness and a sympathetic ear for the patient are all qualities of a caring, compassionate dentist. Veracity - CORRECT ANSWER-Telling the truth, not to lie to the patient. Example: partial disclosure may lead to false hopes; incomplete information: not telling the patient about less expensive option for treatment may also generate financial or practical problems for patient; withholding the truth= lost trust. Integrity - CORRECT ANSWER-Integrity requires the dentist to behave with honor and decency. The dentist who practices with a sense of integrity affirms the core values and recognizes when words, actions or intention