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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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Self-governance</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</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</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.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Autonomy</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</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</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</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</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</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</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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