The dentist/ patient relationship

Question 1

Define what a profession is

Answer 1

1. A discrete body of knowledge over which members have control
2. A monopoly over market for services
3. Autonomy over conditions of work and from state and capital
4. Code of ethics
5. Altruism is a core motive and performance is valued more from financial reward

Question 2

Give the core values that a dental and medical professional should have

Answer 2

1. Competence
2. Integrity
3. Caring
4. Compassion
5. Responsibility
6. Commitment
7. Patients advocate
8. Confidentiality
9. Spirt of enquiry

Question 3

Name the 4 dynamics of the dentist/patient relationship

Answer 3

1. The dentists role as a clinician (professional interpersonal skills)
2. The patients verbal and non verbal cues
3. The dentists role as a fellow being (general interpersonal skills)
4. The dental patients emotions

Question 4

Name the 4 models describing the dentist patient relationship

Answer 4

1. Paternalistic
2. Mutualistic
   3, Consumerist
3. Default

Question 5

Name the most common dental patient relationship

Answer 5

Paternalistic

Question 6

Describe the paternalistic relationship

Answer 6

1. High control by the professional
2. Disease centred
3. Passive patient expected to rely on the dentist