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Dental Hygiene Ethics & Law

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Moral Sensitivity
ethical awareness
moral weakness
moral responsibilities interfere with personal inclinations
moral uncertainty
question whether a moral obligation exists
moral dilemma
obligations and responsibilities in conflict
moral distress
frustration from perceived powerlessness when unable to act ethically
Six Step Decision Making Model
1. Identify the ethical dilemma - in form of question
2. Collect Information
3. State the Options - 2 to 3
4. Apply the ethical principles to the options
5. Make the Decision
6. Implement the decision - Who, What, When, Wher
Common DH Ethical Dilemmas
Substandard care
Over treatment
Scope of practice
Fraud
Confidentiality
Sexual Harassment
Abuse
Two aspects of ethics
Ability to discern right from wrong
Commitment to act on a decision
Aspects of a Profession
Specialized body of knowledge of value to society
Intensive academic course of study
Standards of Practice
External recognition by society
Code of Ethics
Organized association
Service orientation
Commercial model
Dentistry as a commodity
Guild Model
all knowing control of that knowledge
Interactive Model
patient and dentist as equals, bound by common values
Competency
essential skills requiring knowledge, skill, and ability
Accreditation
System developed to protect the patient and provide standards for evaluation
Professional Traits
Honesty & Integrity
Caring & Compassionate
Reliable & Responsible
Loyalty
Maturity & Self-Analysis
Interpersonal Communication
Tolerance for Others
Respect for Self
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