DEN 101 Chapter 4-DENTAL ETHICS

Autononmy

Self-determination

Beneficence

Of benefit to the patient

Code of ethics

Voluntary standards of behavior established by a profession

Confidentiality

Never revealing any personal information about the patient

Ethics

Moral standards of conduct; rules or principles that govern proper conduct

HIPPA

The Insurance Portability and Accountabilty Act of 1996; specific federal regulations that ensure privacy regarding a patient's healthcare information

Justice

Fair treatment of the patient

Laws

Minimum standards of behavior established by statutes for a population or profession

Nonmaleficence

Of no harm to the patient

Veracity

Truthfulness; not lying to the patient

Explain and give examples of the basic principles of ethics

Regard of self-determination (Autonomy); To "Do No Harm" (Nonmaleficence); Promotion of well-being (Beneficence); Reguard for "Justice"; Veracity; Confidentiality. These principles guide healthcare providers by helping to idenitfy,clarify, and justify moral (ethical) choices.

Discuss the American Dental Assistants Association Code of Ethics

To demonstrate the standard of care that the public can expect from their memebers; To enhance the ethical consciousness and ethical responsiblity of their members; To guide members in making informed ethical decisions; To establish a standard for professional judgment and conduct

Explain the difference between being "legal" and "ethical"

Ethical standards are always of a higher order than minimal legal standards established by law. A behavior can be unethical and still be legal, but it cannot be illegal and still be ethical

Describe the steps involved in ethical decision making

Identify the alternatives, determine the professional implications, rank the alternatives, choose a course of action