oral health profession Flashcards
(25 cards)
who are the regulators
dental board [AHPRA] +
dental council NSW
DBA is a part of AHPRA [aus health practitioner regulation agency] responsible for registration and accreditation
DCNSW is a NSW specific body that works w AHPRA + DBA to ensure NSW public safety
list examples of mandatory notifications
- practiced the profession while intox by alcohol or drugs
- engaged in sexual misconduct in connection w the practice
- placed the public at risk/substantial harm because they have an impairment or in a way that constitutes a significant departure from accepted professional standards
distinguish registration, accreditation and regulatory bodies
list a support network
registration
- DBA
accreditation
- australian dental council [ADC]
regulatory bodies
- DBA
- DCNSW [complaint handling]
- HCCC [health care complaints commission]
- ACT Human Rights Commission [HRC]
- NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal [NCAT]
support
- ADA
outline the role of a hygienist
structure relationship w a dentist to provide oral health assessment, dx, tx, managment and education ofr oral disease prevention [periodontal/gum tx, preventative services and other oral care
min 2 yr advanced diploma or 3 yr undergrad program
majority of hygienists = privat sector
outline the role of a dental therapist
- performing/interpreting xrays, exams, imps and routine tx
- typically treat pt < 18 yrs unless furhter training completed
min 3 yr undergrad
both priv/public sectors
public sector = major meployer of dental therapists
describe the role of a dental technician
skilled in design, construction, repair and adjustment of variety of dental appliances
min 2 yr diploma to become a student dental technician –> 3500 accredited paid hours to become a dental technician [not registred practitioners as they are not pt facing]
describe the role of a dental prosthetist
aka clinical dental tech
- registered primary healthcare profession [dental tech w additional dentristry studies to have direct pt contact for cons + maintenance of removable prosthetic app.]
tertiary qualification in dental technology + dental prosthetist post grad adv diploma in NSW
the objective of standards, codes and guidelines
- define rqs that applicants + registrants need to meet
- codes and guidelines provide guidance to health practitioners in the application of the registration standards
primary aims
- protect public from harm
- improve quality of hc provision
- nationally consistent expectations on lvl of care
list the 6 fundamental values of academic integrity
- honesty
- trust
- fairness
- respect
- responsibility
- courage
The Australian Charter of Healthcare Rights and what it describes and who it is developed by
by Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care [ACSQHC]
outline rights of
1. access
2. safety
3. respect
4. partnership
5. information
6. privacy
7. give feedback
these rights apply to everyone where healthcare is provided in Australia
list and describe the 4 ethical principles
- autonomy
- right to choice
- forms the basis of informed consent in healthcare provision - beneficence
- acting w the best interest of others in mind - non-malificence
- to do no harm - justice
- fairness + equality
list the legal and ethical considerations in dentistry
commitment to learning and competence
- pursuit of excellence
- CPD
professionalism and ethical behaviour
- academic integrity
- respect for faculty and peers
informed consent and pt engagement
- informed consent
- pt centered care
cultural competence and diversity
- awareness of diverse pt needs
- respect for indigenous health perspectives
ethical decision making
- navigating ethical dilemmas
- seeking guidance and support studies
professional relationships + boundaries
- maintaining professional boundaries
- team collaboration
describe the “access” healthcare right + limitations
- fundamental right
- in aus = supported by medicare [fed+state] to provide free/subsidised access to treatment by doctors and free access to public hospital services
limitations
- not all services are available in all areas
- individuals right is impacted/limited by their geographic location
- access to private HC services can rq payment
describe the “partnership” healthcare right
- pts to participate in choices abt their care and health needs + service planning
- provides basis of informed consent and decision making
- in some emergencies = opportunity to participate in descision making may be limited
describe the “information” healthcare right
- to obtain best outcomes, the exchange of information [between pt, consumers and staff] must be full + open
- facilitated by clear, timely and effective two-way comms
- offering interpreters/support groups might enhance the pt involvement w the service/hc system
- fully informed = available options, where services are provided and costs
the primary responsibility of dentists to patients is
health, welfare and safety of their pts
the dentists obligations to the profession include
- acting in a manner that will uphold and enhance the integrity/dignity of the profession
- express opinion, make statement or give evidence in objective/truthful manner
- maintain professional competence throughout career
outline the dentist’s obligation to patients
- perform tx within area of competence
- accept full responsibility for all tx undertaken by themselves and their employees
- professional confidentiality
- provide pts w clear info on dental condition and possible tx options
- entitled to accept/refuse any pt provided there is good reason [no prejudice and discrimination]
outline features that constitute a profession
- expertise in defined area w specific training
- internal + external structure of the occupation [eg practitioners, ADA, DBA, DCNSW]
- autonomy in practice [subject to accepted standards and law]
- professional obligation + responsibility [ethics]
outline the requirements for dental registration [5] + the different types of registration
- recognised degree
- competency
- good character
- continual adherence to standards
- CPD
- professional indemnity insurance
- student
- provisional
- limited
- full [general + specialist]
- non practising
describe ethics
a code of behaviour outlining moral rights/wrongs + obligations to the patient, community and profession
outline the functions of the DBA
dental board australia
- Formed 1993
- Registers dental practitioners
- Works in partnershipwith AHPRA [Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency]
- Develops standards, codes & guidelines
- Handlesnotifications & complaints
- Assesses overseastrained professionals
outline the functions of ADC
aus dental council
- Accredits dental practitioners
- Develops accreditation standards, policies & procedures for dental courses
- Registers overseas trained professionals
outline the functions of ADA
aus dental association
- voluntary membrship [members bound by ethical code of behaviour]
- Manages political, legal, educational and industrial matters for members
