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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 _______________.
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 _______________.
- former dentist
- treating dentist
- consulting practitioner
- present dentist (correct)
In the United States, confidentiality laws regarding patient records are _______________.
In the United States, confidentiality laws regarding patient records are _______________.
- inconsistent across different jurisdictions (correct)
- uniform across all jurisdictions
- strictly enforced in all states
- not applicable to dental practitioners
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 _______________.
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 _______________.
- terminate the dentist-patient relationship
- obtain legal advice
- release data without permission
- obtain the patient's written permission (correct)
According to Code Section 1.B, the dominant theme is the protection of the confidentiality of a patient's _______________.
According to Code Section 1.B, the dominant theme is the protection of the confidentiality of a patient's _______________.
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 _______________.
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 _______________.
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?
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?
According to Code Section 1.B, dentists should be aware that confidentiality laws regarding patient records in the United States are _______________.
According to Code Section 1.B, dentists should be aware that confidentiality laws regarding patient records in the United States are _______________.
According to Code Section 1.B, what type of information may some confidentiality laws appear to prohibit the transfer of?
According to Code Section 1.B, what type of information may some confidentiality laws appear to prohibit the transfer of?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
According to Code Section 1.B, what type of information should a dentist obtain written permission from the patient before forwarding?
According to Code Section 1.B, what type of information should a dentist obtain written permission from the patient before forwarding?
According to the principle of nonmaleficence, what is the dentist's duty towards the patient?
According to the principle of nonmaleficence, what is the dentist's duty towards the patient?
What are the dentist's primary obligations under the principle of nonmaleficence?
What are the dentist's primary obligations under the principle of nonmaleficence?
According to the Code of Professional Conduct, what does the privilege of dentists to be accorded professional status primarily rest in?
According to the Code of Professional Conduct, what does the privilege of dentists to be accorded professional status primarily rest in?
When should dentists seek consultation or referral according to the Code of Professional Conduct?
When should dentists seek consultation or referral according to the Code of Professional Conduct?
What should specialists or consulting dentists do upon completion of their care for a patient?
What should specialists or consulting dentists do upon completion of their care for a patient?
What should specialists do when there is no referring dentist and upon completion of their treatment?
What should specialists do when there is no referring dentist and upon completion of their treatment?
What is the dominant theme according to Code Section 1.B of the Code of Professional Conduct?
What is the dominant theme according to Code Section 1.B of the Code of Professional Conduct?
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?
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?
What type of information should a dentist obtain written permission from the patient before forwarding?
What type of information should a dentist obtain written permission from the patient before forwarding?
What should a dentist do if a patient refuses to give permission for their data to be released to a consulting practitioner?
What should a dentist do if a patient refuses to give permission for their data to be released to a consulting practitioner?
According to the Code of Ethics, when a dentist is asked to provide a second opinion on a diagnosis or treatment plan, they should
According to the Code of Ethics, when a dentist is asked to provide a second opinion on a diagnosis or treatment plan, they should
According to the Code of Ethics, dentists should only assign duties to qualified auxiliaries that can be
According to the Code of Ethics, dentists should only assign duties to qualified auxiliaries that can be
According to the Code of Ethics, dentists have an ethical obligation to urge chemically impaired colleagues to
According to the Code of Ethics, dentists have an ethical obligation to urge chemically impaired colleagues to
According to the Code of Ethics, if a dentist becomes impaired in a way that might endanger patients or dental staff, they should
According to the Code of Ethics, if a dentist becomes impaired in a way that might endanger patients or dental staff, they should
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
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
According to the Code of Ethics, if a dentist needs to discontinue a course of treatment, they should
According to the Code of Ethics, if a dentist needs to discontinue a course of treatment, they should
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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Present Dentist
Present Dentist
The dentist the patient is currently seeing.
Confidentiality Laws
Confidentiality Laws
Vary state by state and jurisdiction.
Patient Permission
Patient Permission
Obtain written permission from the patient to proceed.
Confidentiality Protection
Confidentiality Protection
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Former Dentist Obligation
Former Dentist Obligation
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Sensitive Information
Sensitive Information
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Patient Refusal
Patient Refusal
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Nonmaleficence
Nonmaleficence
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Dentist's Primary Obligation
Dentist's Primary Obligation
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Professional Status
Professional Status
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Seek Consultation
Seek Consultation
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Specialist's Duty
Specialist's Duty
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After Treatment Care
After Treatment Care
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Written Permission Needed
Written Permission Needed
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Second Opinion
Second Opinion
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Qualified Auxiliaries
Qualified Auxiliaries
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Chemically Impaired Colleagues
Chemically Impaired Colleagues
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practice limitations
practice limitations
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follow up exposure
follow up exposure
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Discontinuing course of treatment
Discontinuing course of treatment
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Endanger the patient
Endanger the patient
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Bloodborne pathogen status
Bloodborne pathogen status
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Consult and inform
Consult and inform
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discontinuing course of treatment
discontinuing course of treatment
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