Ethics Duties of Dentists - Responsibilities of Dental Surgeons to Each Other
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What does professional courtesy require when a Dental Surgeon is asked to attend to another Dental Surgeon's patients during the former's absence?

  • To accept the appointment only when having the capacity to handle the additional responsibility (correct)
  • To reject the appointment in all cases
  • To accept the appointment only if absolutely necessary
  • To accept the appointment regardless of capacity

    • What should the Dental Surgeon acting under an appointment to attend to another's patients prioritize?

  • Taking on additional patients
  • The interests and reputation of the absent Dental Surgeon (correct)
  • Promoting his own practice
  • His personal interests

    • What action should be taken by a Dental Surgeon occupying an official position before seeing and reporting on a patient?

  • Make a diagnosis without involving the attending Dental Surgeon
  • Inform the attending Dental Surgeon in order to give them the option to be present (correct)
  • Avoid communicating with the attending Dental Surgeon
  • Immediately report without informing the attending Dental Surgeon

    • What should a Dental Surgeon occupying an official position avoid doing regarding the diagnosis or treatment of a patient?

    <p>Avoid making remarks on the diagnosis or treatment adopted</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should the aim be when restoring patients to the care of an absent Dental Surgeon upon their return?

    <p>To restore all patients to the care of the absent Dental Surgeon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main consideration when a Dental Surgeon is asked to attend to another's patients temporarily?

    <p>Professional courtesy and capacity to take additional responsibility</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should a Dental Surgeon consider when it comes to rendering service to other dentists and physicians?

    <p>It is a pleasure and privilege to render gratuitous service to other dentists, physicians, and their immediate family dependents.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What conduct is expected in consultations among dental surgeons?

    <p>Observing due respect towards the Dental Surgeon/physician in-charge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should a Consultant Dental Surgeon do when called for consultation?

    <p>Discuss the diagnosis and treatment plan with the referring Dental Surgeon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Is it acceptable for a Consultant to take charge of a case when called for consultation?

    <p>No, the Consultant should avoid taking charge of the case</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What kind of conduct is discouraged between dental surgeons during consultations?

    <p>Indulging in insincerity and rivalry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Can a Dental Surgeon charge high fees for services provided to other dentists and physicians?

    <p>Yes, particularly when it involves expensive materials and time</p> Signup and view all the answers

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