informed consent

Question 1

competent communications

Answer 1

all professionals must be competent communicators

Question 2

informed consent

Answer 2

between dentist and patient
- patient’s understanding of all necessary and relevant information

Question 2

autonomy

Answer 2

self governance
- both patient and professional

Question 3

normative principles

Answer 3

1) non maleficence
2) beneficence
3) justice
4) veracity

Question 4

two stages

Answer 4

1) you give relevant information
- risks, benefits, and alternatives (including doing nothing)
- responsibility to persuade and form the decision lies with the dentist (balance of power)
2) the patient gives consent

Question 5

paternalisms

Answer 5

1) acts of authority by the physician in directing care and distribution of resources to patients

Question 6

standard of care and patient’s demand

Answer 6

1) standard of care
2) patient’s demand
3) dentist’s professional opinion

Question 7

process of informed consent

Answer 7

1) interaction, education, and communications
- set expectations
2) documentation and creating evidence of informed consent

Question 8

refusal to consent

Answer 8

1) a form to document refusal of treatment
2) not needed for everyone, but good to have it

Question 9

information must include

Answer 9

1) diagnosis
2) proposed treatments
3) alternatives
4) risks
5) potential side effects
6) costs and payment arrangements

Question 10

challenges you can face

Answer 10

1) patient does not read or write
2) patient might not be mentally competent

Question 11

assent vs consent

Answer 11

1) legal term for patients that are minors
2) get consent from the legal guardian verbally and in writing

Question 12

the dentist must participate

Answer 12

1) the informed consent process must be approved by you
2) must be the treating doctor even if another doctor