Ethical Principles Flashcards
Respect patient’s rights to self-determination and confidentiality?
Patient autonomy
Do no harm?
Non-maleficence
Promote patient’s welfare?
Beneficence
Treat people fairly?
Justice
Communicate truthfully?
Veracity
Treat patient according to patient desires?
Patient autonomy
Patient should be informed.
Patient autonomy
Patient records should be confidential.
Patient autonomy
Patient gives permission to consult with PCP.
Patient autonomy
Education (keep knowledge and skills current)
Non-maleficence
Consult and referral (know limitations, when to refer)
Non-maleficence
Use trained staff (competent)
Non-maleficence
Inform patient if they’ve been exposed to blood borne pathogen.
Non-male five central
Patient abandonment (give notice/chance to find new dentist before termination)
Non-maleficence
No relationships with patients
Non-maleficence
Obligation to serve patient and community
Beneficence
Obligation to report abuse and neglect
Beneficence
Competent and timely delivery of dental services
Beneficence
Uphold professional demeanor
Beneficence
Obligation to act justly with people without prejudice
Justice
Shall not deny care to people due to race, creed, color, sex, or national origin
Justice
Obligation to provide arrangements for emergency care for all
Justice
Justifiable criticism (reporting substandard of care from other dentists)
Justice
Rebates and split fees (not allowed with 3rd party - no collecting patient fees for ads, etc.)
Justice
