PMHP Flashcards
List the factors that influence actions.
Capability: Confidence/Skill
Motivation: Beliefs/learned that the action is effective/ineffective.
Opportunity: Resources/social norm/culture/ability i.e. elderly.
In terms of parental responsibility; who automatically has responsibility?
Mothers and natural fathers they are married.
Natural fathers do not lose responsibility if they divorce.
In terms of parental responsibility; when do unmarried natural fathers have responsibility?
If their name is stated on the birth certificate.
In terms of parental responsibility; do adoptive parents have responsibility?
Yes, once the child is adopted the adoptive parents gain responsibility and the natural parents lose responsibility.
In terms of parental responsibility; can permanent foster parents gain responsibility?
Yes if the child is under 16 and they apply through the court.
In terms of (parental) responsibility; Can an individual look after the child on behalf of those who have the responsibility?
Yes if both verbal and written consent is given.
In terms of parental responsibility; do grandparents/step parents automatically have the right?
No, application must be processed through the court/adoption process.
In terms of professional ethics; What are the 4 pillars?
Justice: Fairness
Respect for autonomy: Respect the patients decision.
Beneficence: Patients bets interest.
Non-maleficence: Balance risk with benefit.
With regards to consent; when can treatment be carried out without it?
In emergency situations where the treatment is necessary in order to save a life/prevent deterioration of health.
Name the 3 aims of the GDC.
Maintain confidence in the profession.
Maintain professional standards.
Protect/promote/maintain heath and wellbeing of the public.
List the 9 GDC professional standards.
Patients interest first.
Communicate effectively.
Valid consent.
Maintain/protect patients information.
Clear and effective complaints procedure.
Work with colleagues in a way that favours the patients best interests.
Work within your professional knowledge.
Raise concerns if a patient is at risk.
Personal behaviour maintains confidence in you and your profession.
(Communication) Name the 6 key elements of communication.
Listening Understanding non-verbal cues Engaging people to talk. Encouraging questions. Feedback. Acknowledging feelings.
(Communication) What does empathy allow?
Patient to see that the dentist recognises their perspective
(Communication) Before treatment begins, what must be established if the patient becomes distressed?
A stop signal
(Communication) List the non-verbal cues. (6)
Eye contact Body posture Body orientation Interest Silence: No interruption. Body movement Distraction
(Communication) Where must the dentist sit in relation to the patient?
Face to face, on equal level.
