Dental Hygiene Law and Ethics What is the purpose of Dental Hygiene Code of Ethics? - ANSWER 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? - ANSWER 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? - ANSWER Autonomy What is the term that includes promoting the well being of individuals and the public (Do good)? - ANSWER Beneficence 1 / 2
What is an example of Beneficence? - ANSWER Dental Screenings What is the term geared toward the practitioner to do no harm, providing services to protect all patients from harm? - ANSWER Non-maleficence What is an example of non-maleficence? - ANSWER providing protective eyewear for patients What is dismissal of the patient without ample and proper notice? - ANSWER abandonment What is negligence? - ANSWER failure to do what a reasonable person would do (standard of care) malpractice
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