33 Questions
According to Code Section 1.B, when releasing relevant information from a patient's records to another dental practitioner, it is assumed that the dentist requesting the information is the patient's _______________.
present dentist
In the United States, confidentiality laws regarding patient records are _______________.
inconsistent across different jurisdictions
When consulting with another dentist or physician about a patient, if the circumstances do not allow the patient to remain anonymous, the treating dentist should _______________.
obtain the patient's written permission
According to Code Section 1.B, the dominant theme is the protection of the confidentiality of a patient's _______________.
dental records
According to Code Section 1.B, when releasing relevant information from a patient's records to another dental practitioner, it is assumed that the dentist requesting the information is the patient's _______________.
present dentist
According to Code Section 1.B, under what circumstances may a former dentist have an ethical obligation to inform the present dentist of certain facts?
When the dentist has certain knowledge of the patient's condition
According to Code Section 1.B, dentists should be aware that confidentiality laws regarding patient records in the United States are _______________.
inconsistent
According to Code Section 1.B, what type of information may some confidentiality laws appear to prohibit the transfer of?
HIV seropositivity
According to Code Section 1.B, if a dentist wants to forward health records containing sensitive information, such as HIV seropositivity, what should they obtain from the patient?
Written permission
According to Code Section 1.B, if a treating dentist needs to consult with another dentist or physician about a patient and the circumstances do not allow the patient to remain anonymous, what should the treating dentist do?
Obtain the patient's written permission
According to Code Section 1.B, if a patient refuses to give permission for their data to be released to a consulting practitioner, what should the treating dentist do?
Terminate the dentist-patient relationship
According to Code Section 1.B, what should a dentist do if there is a need to consult with another dentist or physician about a patient and the circumstances do not permit the patient to remain anonymous?
Obtain the patient's written permission
According to Code Section 1.B, what type of information should a dentist obtain written permission from the patient before forwarding?
Medical history
According to the principle of nonmaleficence, what is the dentist's duty towards the patient?
To protect the patient from harm
What are the dentist's primary obligations under the principle of nonmaleficence?
Keeping knowledge and skills current
According to the Code of Professional Conduct, what does the privilege of dentists to be accorded professional status primarily rest in?
Knowledge, skill, and experience
When should dentists seek consultation or referral according to the Code of Professional Conduct?
Whenever the welfare of patients will be safeguarded
What should specialists or consulting dentists do upon completion of their care for a patient?
Return the patient to the referring dentist
What should specialists do when there is no referring dentist and upon completion of their treatment?
Inform patients of the need for further dental care
What is the dominant theme according to Code Section 1.B of the Code of Professional Conduct?
Protection of patient confidentiality
What should the treating dentist do when consulting with another dentist or physician about a patient if the circumstances do not allow the patient to remain anonymous?
Seek the patient's permission to disclose their identity
What type of information should a dentist obtain written permission from the patient before forwarding?
Sensitive health information
What should a dentist do if a patient refuses to give permission for their data to be released to a consulting practitioner?
Respect the patient's decision and keep the data confidential
According to the Code of Ethics, when a dentist is asked to provide a second opinion on a diagnosis or treatment plan, they should
Render the second opinion in accordance with the Code of Ethics
According to the Code of Ethics, dentists should only assign duties to qualified auxiliaries that can be
Legally delegated
According to the Code of Ethics, dentists have an ethical obligation to urge chemically impaired colleagues to
Seek treatment
According to the Code of Ethics, if a dentist becomes impaired in a way that might endanger patients or dental staff, they should
Limit the activities of practice to non-endangering areas
According to the Code of Ethics, dentists have an ethical obligation to immediately inform any patient who may have been exposed to blood or other potentially infectious material in the dental office of the need for
Postexposure evaluation and follow-up
According to the Code of Ethics, if a dentist needs to discontinue a course of treatment, they should
Give the patient adequate notice and the opportunity to obtain the services of another dentist
According to the Code of Ethics, dentists should limit their practice activities if they have contracted a disease or become impaired in a way that might endanger
The patient
According to the Code of Ethics, dentists should provide information concerning their own bloodborne pathogen status to a evaluating health care practitioner if they are the
Source individual
According to the Code of Ethics, if a dentist needs to consult with another dentist or physician about a patient and the circumstances do not permit the patient to remain anonymous, they should
Consult and inform the patient
According to the Code of Ethics, if a dentist has undertaken a course of treatment and wants to discontinue it, they should give the patient
Adequate notice and the opportunity to obtain the services of another dentist
Test your knowledge on the confidentiality of patient records with this quiz. Explore the dominant theme in Code Section l.B and learn about the protection of patient information. Discover the guidelines for releasing relevant information to another dental practitioner.
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