Code of Dental Ethics (Part 1)

Ethics

branch of moral philosophy that guides people about BASIC HUMAN CONDUCT

RULES that ought to guide our conduct, VIRTUES that ought to shape and define our moral character

2 BASIC ELEMENTS OF MORALITY (Rules….. Virtues……)

Autonomy, Justice, Beneficence, Non-Maleficence

4 Basic Principles in MEDICAL ETHICS

Autonomy

a basic principle of medical ethics that REQUIRES the px to have autonomy of thought, intention and action when making a decision regarding health care procedure

Autonomy

a basic principle of medical ethics that requires health professionals to inform the px about the tx and to protect their confidentiality.

consent form, confidentiality form

2 things you can provide to ensure Autonomy (CC)

Justice

a basic principle of medical ethics that refers to equality and fairness regardless of race, gender, and societal status

Justice

a basic principle of medical ethics that requires to uphold the spirit of existing laws unto practice

Justice

a basic principle of medical ethics that refers to the fair treatment of individuals

Justice

a basic principle of medical ethics that refers to equitable allocation of resources according to need

TRIAGE

Justice requires ______ when there is scarcity

Beneficence

a basic principle of medical ethics that refers to the moral obligation of the practitioner to act in the best interest of an individual or of the public to promote their well-being

Beneficence

a basic principle of medical ethics that requires that the procedure be provided with the intent of doing good for the px involved

Beneficence

a basic principle of medical ethics that demands the health care providers to develop and maintain skills and knowledge, continually update training, consider individual circumstances of all px, and strive for net benefit

Primum non nocere

first, do no harm

First, do no harm

It has been considered to be a part of a doctor’s duty to “____,____ ___ ___”

Non-maleficence

a basic principle of medical ethics that require that a procedure does not harm the px involved or others in society. All tx can in some way cause harm. The benefits of a certain actions should be balanced against the amount of harm it can do.

Autonomy

the Px has their right of whether what Tx procedure to choose from and whether or not to proceed with Tx procedure

Beneficence

The dentist has the responsibility of weighing and explaining to the px the Tx plan based on what would be good for the Px’s case

Beneficence

The dentist should also make sure to properly appoint the px and do proper management and use anesthetic solutions based on the px’s health history

Justice

The patient requested if she can pay the amount of 6,000 pesos in 2 payment plans. The dentist is not allowed to deny the px of treatment even if she is short on money for justice of discrimination

Justice

whereas to provide justice of payment, the dentist and the management may require a written form with legal value, and to hold a px’s government ID for release when she comes back

Non-maleficence

the dentist has the responsibility over the px’s overall being and treatment this the dentist is responsible for doing no harm

Non-Maleficence

In cases of extraction, the dentist should always benefit the health and risk especially in the case of a root fracture

Non-Maleficence

Whereas in an RCT Tx, the dentist should be careful in perforating any root and should do proper isolation to prevent any choking hazard

Law

System of rules that a particular country or community recognizes as regulating the actions of its citizens or members and may enforce by the imposition of penalties

Ethics

the moral principles that may be imposed by a community or society that govern a person’s professional behavior or the conducting of an activity

Morals

an individual’s virtues concerned with the principles of right and wrong behavior and the goodness or badness of human character

Law

governs society as a whole and interactions between/w strangers

Ethics

governs professional interactions

Morals

governs private, personal interactions

Prudence, Justice, Fortitude, Temperament,

4 Cardinal Virtues (PJFT)

Prudence

The ability to look situations and know what ought to be done and make right judgements

Justice

giving each man his due equity and fairness without desiring or coveting for more

Fortitude

practicing what is good and just when it is difficult or even dangerous

Temperament

Capacity to temper the indulgence of desires to a limit

Dental Code Ethics

The ________ outlines the fundamental principles that govern the appropriate conduct of dental practitioners. As professionals in the field, it’s our responsibility to comply with the rules and regulations set forth by both government agencies and private organizations

Dental Code of Ethics

serves as the guiding framework that dictates how dental practitioners is expected to engage and interact with their Px

Dental Code of Ethics

emphasizes the importance of adhering to established treatment procedures and responsibly managing the performance of dental clinics

duty to the community, duty to the profession, duty to one’s self

3 ethical duties to be a whole man, good citizen, and an expert in the profession are as follows

Duty to the Community

duty of service to the best of one’s ability. In giving service, apply the GOLDEN RULE with kindness courtesy and honesty

Duty to the Profession

to conduct oneself as to hold the profession in high esteem and to NEVER SPEAK ILL OF A COLLEAGUE

Duty to one’s self

learn to live perceptively and let our action be great but should preserve personal modesty and humility