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WRITTEN EXPRESSION OF THE OBLIGATIONS BETWEEN THE PROFESSION AND SOCIETY; VOLUNTARY AGREE TO ABIDE
THIS IS A PRIVILEGE NOT GIVEN TO THE PUBLIC AT LARGE. |
THE CONTRACT
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Name the 5 fundamental principles of ethics.
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PATIENT AUTONOMY
NONMALEFICENCE BENEFICENCE JUSTICE VERACITY |
The 5 big things he talked about... general principles
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What are the purposes of the principles of ethics?
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1. Provide aspirational goal for profession.
2. Provide guidance 3. Provide justification for code 4. Balance |
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AN EXPRESSION OF SPECIFIC TYPES OF CONDUCT THAT ARE REQUIRED OR PROHIBITED; A PRODUCT OF THE ADA’S LEGISLATIVE SYSTEM; BINDING ON ALL ADA MEMBERS; RESULT FROM RESOLUTIONS THAT ARE ADOPTED BY THE ADA’S HOUSE OF DELEGATES
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CODE OF PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT
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Violation of the Code of Conduct has what consequence?
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"disciplinary actions"
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INTERPRETATIONS THAT APPLY TO THE CODE OF PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT
ADOPTED BY THE ADA’S COUNCIL ON ETHICS, BYLAWS AND JUDICIAL AFFAIRS PROVIDE GUIDANCE TO THE MEMBERSHIP |
ADVISORY OPINIONS
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Which is FALSE concerning the ADA Code:
a) A COMPLETE ARTICULATION OF ALL ETHICAL OBLIGATIONS b)THE RESULT OF ONGOING DIALOG BETWEEN THE PROFESSION AND SOCIETY c) SUBJECT TO CONTINUOUS REVIEW d) AN EVOLVING DOCUMENT |
a) A COMPLETE ARTICULATION OF ALL ETHICAL OBLIGATIONS
...CANNOT BE COMPLETE |
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T/F: Ethics and Law are the same.
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False. Not same, but closely related.
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T/F: Ethics often exceed legal obligations.
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True
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All of these are considered when resolving ethical problems, EXCEPT:
a) Ethical principles b) Patient's needs & interests c) Applicable law d) Financial goals |
d) dirty, sexy, money? not good.
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RECOGINTION OF THIS GOAL AFFORDS THE PROFESSION THE PRIVILEGE AND OBLIGATION OF SELF-GOVERNMENT.
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Primary goal: Benefit of the patient
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These values should define the profession, EXCEPT:
A) KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, TECHNICAL COMPETENCE B)COMPASSION, KINDNESS INTEGRITY, FAIRNESS C)CHASTITY, FORGIVENESS D)CHARITY |
C) CHASTITY, FORGIVENESS
...unless you're also a catholic priest. |
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Which is NOT a description of Judgement:
a) Giving patients a choice for TMJ breast massage b) The choice of a good situation over a bad or an indifferent one. c) The choice of the best possible situation under the circumstances. d) The creation or preservation of some value. |
a) Giving patients a choice for TMJ breast massage
...lol |
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The binding force to do what is right. It is an action required by one’s occupation.
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Duty
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An action has ____ _____only if it is done from a sense of duty.(Immanual Kant,1724-1804)
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moral value
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List the 3 factors of patient autonomy.
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SELF-GOVERNANCE
SELF-DETERMINATION CONFIDENTIALITY |
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DEFINED AS:
THE DUTY TO TREAT PATIENTS ACCORDING TO THE PATIENTS' DESIRES WITHIN THE BOUNDS OF ACCEPTED TREATMENT TO PROTECT THE PATIENT'S CONFIDENTIALITY |
Patient autonomy
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The duty of a dentist with regards to patient autonomy includes:
a) Involve patients in treatment decision b) Give due consideration to patient's needs, desires, abilities c) Safeguard privacy d) All the above |
D) All above
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Patient involvement means that:
a) Patients are informed of proposed treatment b) Discuss alternatives, pros/cons c) Discuss need for breast massages for TMJ d) Both A & B |
D) both A&B
...c) can be argued as the right answer too. |
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True/False: Confidentiality of patient records means you have to get permission from patients and consult legality regarding HIV information.
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True
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Someone practicing non-maleficence would:
a) Do no harm, protect patient b) Keep skills & knowledge current c) Know limitations, refer & delegate to specialists d) All of these above |
d) all above
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T/F: The privilege of professional status rests upon the reputation, equipments, and instruments used to care for patients.
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False. Rests upon: knowledge, skills, experience
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The state of Oklahoma requires how many CE hours, every 3 years?
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60 hours
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If you graduate on the last years of the 3 year cycle, how many hours of CE are you due?
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20 hours. pro-rated
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Specialists have a duty to do all, EXCEPT:
A) Return patients to referring dentists B) Inform patient if addn'l treatment is needed C) Seek long term patients from referrals D) All above correct |
C) Seek long term patients from referrals
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T/F: Second opinions should be consulted from someone with no vested interest in the recommendation.
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True
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All of these axillary personnel can perform legally delegated duties EXCEPT:
a) dental hygienists b) dental assistants c) associating dentist d) All the above. e) None the above. |
d) All the above.
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T/F: It is within legal and ethical grounds to be slightly impaired(joyful impairment) to improve chairside manners.
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False
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T/F: Post exposure exams for contamination for blood borne pathogens for staffs/patients are not part of a dentists responsibility.
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False
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T/F: Patients can be abandoned or refused if adequate notice is given and their health if not dire.
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True
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Extra "Personal" relationships with patients must be:
A) Considered at all cost B) Avoided at all cost C) Calculated into cost D) Satisfying |
B) Avoided at all cost
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Do good. Duty to promote the patient's welfare. To act for the benefit of others, primary to the patient and the public at large. Competent and timely delivery of dental services.
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beneficence.
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T/F: We have an obligation to share discoveries with the profession when they are useful in safeguarding or promoting the health of society.
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True
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_____ and copyrights may be secured but they shall not be used to restrict research or practice .
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patents
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Kelsey Brigg's sad story is an example of what duty:
A) Giving adequate care B) Report suspected abuse to authorities C) Over-prescribing D) None of these |
B) Report suspected abuse to authorities
...youtube it... sad story |
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Fairness. Delivering dental treatment without prejudice, describes the principle of:
A) Justice B) Non-maleficence C) Autonomy D) Abuse |
A) justice
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T/F: The profession should actively seek allies throughout society on specific activities that will help limit access to elderly folks
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False. The profession should actively seek allies throughout society on specific activities that will help improve access to health care for all.
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T/F: It is acceptable to refuse patients into the practice because of race, creed, color, sex or national origin
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False.
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T/F. You cannot refuse an HIV or Hep C patient based solely upon the risk of infection
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True.
...state law & MD should be consulted first |
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Criticism should NOT be:
A) Justifiable B) Objective C) Honest D) Gross or continually faulty |
D) Gross or continually faulty
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What term describes:
"Patients should be informed of their present oral health status without disparaging comments about prior services" |
justifiable criticism
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As an expert witness, it is unethical for a dentist to agree to a _______ fee upon the favorable outcome of the litigation in exchange for testifying
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contingency
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T/F: Accepting rebates or split fees for referrals is encouraged to create networking.
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False
...keeps the playing field fair |
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Truthfulness. Duty to be honest and trustworthy. Must maintain intellectual integrity
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veracity
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Explaining the nontoxic nature of amalgam or the use of new dental materials to patients is a display of what principle?
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veracity
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A person with veracity would provide:
a) Correct fee schedule b) Full disclosure c) Billing for unnecessary services d) A & B only |
D)
a) Correct fee schedule b) Full disclosure |
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T/F. Using exclusive products and procedures in a dental practice is encouraged to enhance creativity.
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False
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T/F: You must report any adverse reactions of drugs occurrences to the dental community and if serious to the FDA.
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True
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Ads should be:
a) Fairly represented b) Have full disclosure c) Not create unjustified claims d) All the above |
D) all
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T/F: Negative HIV results guarantee current status.
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False. Negative HIV results CANNOT guarantee current status
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If a dentist leaves a practice, they must make a public announcement after how long?
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1 year
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Name the current ACCEPTED specialties in dentistry
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Dental public health
Endodontics Oral and maxillofacial pathology Oral and maxillofacial surgery Oral and maxillofacial radiology Orthodontics Dentofacial orthopedics Pediatric dentistry Periodontics prostodontics |
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Specialty standards include:
A) Certifying board must be approved by ADA B)Successfully completed an accredited program or be diplomats of an ADA certifying board C) Scope of practice limited by the educational standards for the specialty D) Practice limited to the to the announced specialty E) All are standards |
E) All are standards
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The following are specialties EXCEPT:
A) Orthodontic B) Pediatrics C) Cosmetics D) A & B E) All above |
C) Cosmetics
...also implantology |
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If you act outside the code of ethics, the immediate consequences include:
A) Radicalism B) Revolution of dentists C) Lose your practice by take over of ADA members D) Possible censure, suspension or expulsion from ADA |
D) Possible censure, suspension or expulsion from ADA
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T/F: Since dentists are the ultimate specialists, you can rightly profess that specialty as long as you legally disclose your title and general title.
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True
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Defined as the evaluation, diagnosis, prevention and/or treatment (nonsurgical, surgical or related procedures) of diseases, disorders and/or conditions of the oral cavity, maxillofacial area and/or the adjacent and associated structures and their impact on the human body; provided by a dentist, within the scope of his/her education, training and experience, in accordance with the ethics of the profession and applicable law. (As adopted by the 1997 ADA House of Delegates)
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Dentistry
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The science and art of preventing and controlling dental diseases and promoting dental health through organized community efforts. It is that form of dental practice which serves the community as a patient rather than the individual. It is concerned with the dental health education of the public, with applied dental research, and with the administration of group dental care programs as well as the prevention and control of dental diseases on a community basis. (Adopted May 1976)
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Dental Public Health
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The branch of dentistry which is concerned with the morphology, physiology and pathology of the human dental pulp and periradicular tissues. Its study and practice encompass the basic and clinical sciences including biology of the normal pulp, the etiology, diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and injuries of the pulp and associated periradicular conditions. (Adopted December 1983)
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Endodontics
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The specialty of dentistry and discipline of pathology that deals with the nature, identification, and management of diseases affecting the oral and maxillofacial regions. It is a science that investigates the causes, processes, and effects of these diseases. The practice of oral pathology includes research and diagnosis of diseases using clinical, radiographic, microscopic, biochemical, or other examinations. (Adopted May 1991)
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Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology
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The specialty of dentistry and discipline of radiology concerned with the production and interpretation of images and data produced by all modalities of radiant energy that are used for the diagnosis and management of diseases, disorders and conditions of the oral and maxillofacial region. (Adopted April 2001)
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Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology
...Massoooooddd!!! Why???? |
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The specialty of dentistry which includes the diagnosis, surgical and adjunctive treatment of diseases, injuries and defects involving both the functional and esthetic aspects of the hard and soft tissues of the oral and maxillofacial region. (Adopted October 1990)
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Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
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The dental specialty that includes the diagnosis, prevention, interception, and correction of malocclusion, as well as neuromuscular and skeletal abnormalities of the developing or mature orofacial structures.
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Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics
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An age-defined specialty that provides both primary and comprehensive preventive and therapeutic oral health care for infants and children through adolescence, including those with special health care needs. (Adopted 1995)
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Pediatric Dentistry
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Specialty of dentistry which encompasses the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the supporting and surrounding tissues of the teeth or their substitutes and the maintenance of the health, function and esthetics of these structures and tissues. (Adopted December 1992)
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Periodontics
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The dental specialty pertaining to the diagnosis, treatment planning, rehabilitation and maintenance of the oral function, comfort, appearance and health of patients with clinical conditions associated with missing or deficient teeth and/or oral and maxillofacial tissues using biocompatible substitutes. (Adopted April 2003)
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Prosthodontics
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