TCDHA ETHICS FINAL
EXAMINATION / VERIFIED
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
The rightness or wrongness of actions and practices be
determined solely by the consequences produced for the general
well- being of all parties concerned is described as:
Utilitarian Ethics
John Stuart Mill developed the social philosophy theory of:
Utilitarian Ethics
This is a theory that all duties and rules are binding under all
circumstances. It is immoral to deceive, coerce or fail to consult
with others merely to promote ones own goals. Ultimately YOU are
responsible. This is described as:
Deontology
Who developed "Deontology":
Immanuel Kant
What is Virtue Ethics?
Virtue is moral, emphasis on character. If you have good character you
will make choices that produce good. The person we OUGHT TO BE.
Provide a cognitive framework for analyzing moral questions and
problems is described as:
Normative Principles
What are the 4 Fundamental Principles of Ethics?
Non-Maleficence, Beneficence, Autonomy, and Justice
What is non-maleficence?
A.The principle of doing no harm.
B.The principle of having no bias.
C.The principle of having no security risks.
A.
What is Beneficence?
Focuses on doing good for the client
What is Autonomy?
, Self-determination and the ability to be self-governing and self directing.
Allows people to make decisions about their own health
What is Justice?
Concerned with providing people/groups with what is owed, due or
deserved
What are the CDHO code of ethics? (5)
Accountability - you are responsible for your actions
Autonomy - right to make one's own choices
Beneficence - involves caring about and acting to promote good of
another
Privacy and Confidentiality - duty to hold secret any information acquired
in the professional relationship
Professionalism - advance knowledge and skills to serve the client and
public good
CDHO serves to protect the:
Public
CDHA serves to protect:
Members (rdh) and the profession
What are the CDHA code of ethics?
Accountability, Autonomy, Beneficence, Confidentiality and Integrity
(same as CDHO but integrity instead of Professionalism)
What are the 4 core values?
Trust, Justice, Veracity, and Fidelity
How many regulatory colleges that regulate health care
professions in Ontario?
26 (RDH is one of them)
The CDHO follow which two acts?
Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA) and the Dental Hygiene Act
(DHA)
What does the Regulated Health Professions Act do?
Sets framework for ENTIRE health profession sector. Creates
obligations that the rdh must be aware of
What does the Dental Hygiene Act do?
Specifically deals with issues regarding regulation of dental hygienists
What are the two CDHO committees?
Non-Statutory and Statutory
This committee is made by the CDHO to review specific issues and
has ownership linkage:
Non-Statutory
True or False: Statutory committees are mandatory under the
RHPA and made up of both public and professional members.
Members must report directly to the Council
EXAMINATION / VERIFIED
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
The rightness or wrongness of actions and practices be
determined solely by the consequences produced for the general
well- being of all parties concerned is described as:
Utilitarian Ethics
John Stuart Mill developed the social philosophy theory of:
Utilitarian Ethics
This is a theory that all duties and rules are binding under all
circumstances. It is immoral to deceive, coerce or fail to consult
with others merely to promote ones own goals. Ultimately YOU are
responsible. This is described as:
Deontology
Who developed "Deontology":
Immanuel Kant
What is Virtue Ethics?
Virtue is moral, emphasis on character. If you have good character you
will make choices that produce good. The person we OUGHT TO BE.
Provide a cognitive framework for analyzing moral questions and
problems is described as:
Normative Principles
What are the 4 Fundamental Principles of Ethics?
Non-Maleficence, Beneficence, Autonomy, and Justice
What is non-maleficence?
A.The principle of doing no harm.
B.The principle of having no bias.
C.The principle of having no security risks.
A.
What is Beneficence?
Focuses on doing good for the client
What is Autonomy?
, Self-determination and the ability to be self-governing and self directing.
Allows people to make decisions about their own health
What is Justice?
Concerned with providing people/groups with what is owed, due or
deserved
What are the CDHO code of ethics? (5)
Accountability - you are responsible for your actions
Autonomy - right to make one's own choices
Beneficence - involves caring about and acting to promote good of
another
Privacy and Confidentiality - duty to hold secret any information acquired
in the professional relationship
Professionalism - advance knowledge and skills to serve the client and
public good
CDHO serves to protect the:
Public
CDHA serves to protect:
Members (rdh) and the profession
What are the CDHA code of ethics?
Accountability, Autonomy, Beneficence, Confidentiality and Integrity
(same as CDHO but integrity instead of Professionalism)
What are the 4 core values?
Trust, Justice, Veracity, and Fidelity
How many regulatory colleges that regulate health care
professions in Ontario?
26 (RDH is one of them)
The CDHO follow which two acts?
Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA) and the Dental Hygiene Act
(DHA)
What does the Regulated Health Professions Act do?
Sets framework for ENTIRE health profession sector. Creates
obligations that the rdh must be aware of
What does the Dental Hygiene Act do?
Specifically deals with issues regarding regulation of dental hygienists
What are the two CDHO committees?
Non-Statutory and Statutory
This committee is made by the CDHO to review specific issues and
has ownership linkage:
Non-Statutory
True or False: Statutory committees are mandatory under the
RHPA and made up of both public and professional members.
Members must report directly to the Council
