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What should be included in a conversation about dental treatment options?

  • Financial costs of treatment
  • Patient's favorite color
  • Benefits and risks of alternative treatment (correct)
  • The dentist's favorite food

What is the ethical obligation of a dentist regarding patient records?

  • To use patient records for marketing purposes
  • To sell patient records to the highest bidder
  • To safeguard the confidentiality of patient records (correct)
  • To provide patient records for a high fee

Under the principle of autonomy, what is the dentist's primary obligation?

  • To prioritize financial gain over patient needs
  • To involve patients in treatment decisions (correct)
  • To disregard patient privacy
  • To make treatment decisions without consulting patients

When can a minor under the age of 18 provide informed consent?

<p>There are exceptions that vary from state to state (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the video, what is patient autonomy often referred to as?

<p>Self-governance (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary duty of professionals according to the video?

<p>To treat the patient according to their desires (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of obtaining informed consent?

<p>To educate the patient about the recommended treatment plan (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between general consent and informed consent?

<p>General consent is a simple approval, while informed consent is a more involved process. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which principle of ethics is often referred to as self-governance?

<p>Autonomy (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of obtaining general consent?

<p>To release the dentist from being charged with battery (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the dentist in treatment decisions according to the video?

<p>To inform the patient of the proposed treatment benefits, risks, and alternatives (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a rubber dam in root canal treatment?

<p>To prevent unwanted bacteria from entering the pulp space (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the video, what are the two halves of the Code of Professional Conduct related to patient records?

<p>Furnishing copies of patient records and safeguarding the confidentiality of patient records (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the ethical obligation of a dentist regarding patient records?

<p>To provide all records for future treatment of the patient and safeguard their confidentiality (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which situations can a minor under the age of 18 provide informed consent?

<p>When they are pregnant, married, a parent, or actively serving in the military (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should a dentist do if a patient refuses to allow the transfer of sensitive information?

<p>Consider terminating the dentist-patient relationship if transmitting the data is necessary for dental care (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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