RDH Law & Ethics Exam - Ethical
Principles
Self determination - ANSAutonomy
Respect patient's decisions/choices - ANSAutonomy
Pt. chooses to have tooth EXT instead of getting a cast restoration - ANSAutonomy
Pt. refuses treatment - ANSAutonomy
Pt. has right to participate in healthcare decisions - ANSAutonomy
Informed consent - ANSAutonomy
Obligation to inform patient about periodontal disease, dental decay, or oral pathologies -
ANSAutonomy
Which ethical principle is being violated: RDH or DDS fails to inform pt. about his/her perio
status? - ANSAutonomy
Do no harm - ANSNonmaleficence
Which ethical principle is being violated: Practicing while abusing controlled substances,
alcohol, or other chemical agents which impair the ability to practice - ANSNonmaleficence
Which ethical principle is being violated: Practicing while diseased or impaired without seeking
advice of medical MD before practicing on pt - ANSNonmaleficence
Which ethical principle is being violated: Failing to inform pts if exposed to blood borne
pathogen - ANSNonmaleficence
Which ethical principle is being violated: Having a personal relationship that could bias tx or pt's
confidentiality - ANSNonmaleficence
Conflict of interest - ANSNonmaleficence
Which ethical principle is being violated: Using information acquired by being an expert witness
for their personal gain or advantage - ANSNonmaleficence
Principles
Self determination - ANSAutonomy
Respect patient's decisions/choices - ANSAutonomy
Pt. chooses to have tooth EXT instead of getting a cast restoration - ANSAutonomy
Pt. refuses treatment - ANSAutonomy
Pt. has right to participate in healthcare decisions - ANSAutonomy
Informed consent - ANSAutonomy
Obligation to inform patient about periodontal disease, dental decay, or oral pathologies -
ANSAutonomy
Which ethical principle is being violated: RDH or DDS fails to inform pt. about his/her perio
status? - ANSAutonomy
Do no harm - ANSNonmaleficence
Which ethical principle is being violated: Practicing while abusing controlled substances,
alcohol, or other chemical agents which impair the ability to practice - ANSNonmaleficence
Which ethical principle is being violated: Practicing while diseased or impaired without seeking
advice of medical MD before practicing on pt - ANSNonmaleficence
Which ethical principle is being violated: Failing to inform pts if exposed to blood borne
pathogen - ANSNonmaleficence
Which ethical principle is being violated: Having a personal relationship that could bias tx or pt's
confidentiality - ANSNonmaleficence
Conflict of interest - ANSNonmaleficence
Which ethical principle is being violated: Using information acquired by being an expert witness
for their personal gain or advantage - ANSNonmaleficence
