Dentistry Ethics

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What is the primary obligation of a dentist under the principle of nonmaleficence?

To delegate patient care to auxiliaries
To keep knowledge and skills current
To know when to refer to a specialist
To protect the patient from harm (correct)

What is the main factor that accords dentists professional status according to the text?

Knowledge, skill, and experience (correct)
Community recognition
Patient satisfaction
Number of patients served

When should dentists seek consultation or referral?

When the welfare of patients can be safeguarded or advanced by utilizing specialists (correct)
When patients express a different preference
When the dentist is unsure about their own limitations
When there is a need for further dental care

According to the Code of Ethics, a dentist who is providing a second opinion should

Render the second opinion in accordance with the Code of Ethics (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the ethical obligation of dentists in regards to auxiliary personnel?

To prescribe and supervise the patient care provided by all auxiliary personnel (B) Signup and view all the answers

According to the Code of Ethics, is it ethical for a dentist to practice while impaired by controlled substances or alcohol?

No, it is unethical for a dentist to practice while impaired (B) Signup and view all the answers

What should a dentist do if they have a disease or impairment that might endanger patients or dental staff?

Limit the activities of practice to areas that do not endanger patients or dental staff (B) Signup and view all the answers

According to the principle of nonmaleficence, what are the primary obligations of a dentist?

All of the above (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main factor that accords dentists professional status?

All of the above (D) Signup and view all the answers

When should dentists seek consultation or referral?

When the welfare of patients will be safeguarded or advanced by utilizing specialists (A) Signup and view all the answers

What should specialists or consulting dentists do upon completion of their care for a patient?

Return the patient to the referring dentist or dentist of record (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the ethical obligation of dentists in regards to keeping their knowledge and skill current?

It is a professional obligation (C) Signup and view all the answers

According to the Code of Ethics, what should a dentist do if they have first-hand knowledge that a colleague is practicing dentistry while impaired?

Report the colleague to the professional assistance committee (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the ethical obligation of dentists in the event of an exposure incident involving blood or other potentially infectious material?

Inform the patient and provide postexposure services (C) Signup and view all the answers

According to the Code of Ethics, what should a dentist do if they decide to discontinue a course of treatment?

Give the patient adequate notice and opportunity to find another dentist (C) Signup and view all the answers

Under the Code of Ethics, what should dentists do when rendering a second opinion for a patient referred by a third party?

Render the second opinion in accordance with the Code of Ethics (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the ethical obligation of dentists in regards to assigning duties to auxiliary personnel?

Prescribe and supervise patient care provided by auxiliaries (C) Signup and view all the answers

Dentist's primary obligation under nonmaleficence

A dentist's primary responsibility is to avoid causing harm to their patients.

What gives dentists professional status?

Dentists gain professional status through their specialized knowledge, skills, and experience in dentistry.

When should dentists seek consultation or referral?

When a dentist is unsure about a course of treatment or feels that a patient would benefit from specialist care, they should refer the patient to a specialist.