Dental Hygiene Ethics Ch. 5 & 6

Front 1

One of the essential characteristics of a true profession. A guideline for members of a professional group used for self-regulation of the group.

Back 1

Code of Ethics

Front 2

________ _____- the written standards that detail the responsibilities of a particular group.

Back 2

Professional code

Front 3

______- A duty to conform to a rule or custom.

Back 3

Obligation

Front 4

_____ provide guidance and standards by which professionals can be judged

Back 4

Codes

Front 5

First ethical code was made by the Greek physician _________

Back 5

Hippocrates.

Front 6

______ _____- foundation for most ethical codes in health care.

Back 6

Hippocratic oath

Front 7

First code of ethics for dental hygienists was created in ____.

Back 7

1927

Front 8

The _____ maintains the code of ethics and the executive staff monitors it.

Back 8

ADHA

Front 9

______ ______- a process utilizing critical-thinking skills to arrive at a judgment or conclusion.
- Ability to discern right from wrong
- Commitment to do the right thing

Back 9

Decision making

Front 10

The process by which ethical decisions are made using a structured format.

Back 10

Ethical analysis

Front 11

A mode of choosing what is universal.

Back 11

Moral principles

Front 12

The process of interpreting a situation from a moral perspective; involves making inferences about thoughts, feelings, and perceptions of others; understanding.

Back 12

Moral sensitivity

Front 13

In which moral responsibilities point in one direction and personal inclinations in another.

Back 13

Moral weakness

Front 14

The question of whether a moral obligation exists and its scope.

Back 14

Moral uncertainty

Front 15

Exists when obligations or responsibilities are in conflict.

Back 15

Moral dilemmas

Front 16

Frustration from perceived powerlessness when what is happening appears to be wrong and the person is unable to act ethically.

Back 16

Moral distress