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Which principle of ethics is referred to as self-governance?
Which principle of ethics is referred to as self-governance?
- Patient autonomy (correct)
- Justice
- Non-maleficence
- Beneficence
What does patient autonomy mean?
What does patient autonomy mean?
- Professionals have a duty to protect the patient's confidentiality
- Professionals have a duty to treat the patient according to their desires (correct)
- Professionals have a duty to treat the patient according to accepted treatment
- Professionals have a duty to treat the patient according to their needs
What is the purpose of the standard of care in dentistry?
What is the purpose of the standard of care in dentistry?
- To inform patients about treatment options
- To protect patient autonomy
- To establish accepted treatment practices (correct)
- To ensure patient confidentiality
What is the dentist's primary obligation under the guidepost of the profession?
What is the dentist's primary obligation under the guidepost of the profession?
What is informed consent?
What is informed consent?
Which form of consent releases the dentist from being charged with battery?
Which form of consent releases the dentist from being charged with battery?
What is the purpose of obtaining general consent?
What is the purpose of obtaining general consent?
What is the second main form of consent that dentists need to secure?
What is the second main form of consent that dentists need to secure?
What does obtaining informed consent require?
What does obtaining informed consent require?
What does the concept of consent refer to in dentistry?
What does the concept of consent refer to in dentistry?
Which of the following is NOT included in the important conversation about dental treatment options?
Which of the following is NOT included in the important conversation about dental treatment options?
Who is required to give informed consent for a minor under the age of 18?
Who is required to give informed consent for a minor under the age of 18?
Under the code of professional conduct, dentists are obliged to safeguard the confidentiality of patient records in order to protect the
Under the code of professional conduct, dentists are obliged to safeguard the confidentiality of patient records in order to protect the
What is the ethical obligation of a dentist when asked to provide patient records?
What is the ethical obligation of a dentist when asked to provide patient records?
Which of the following is NOT a jurisdiction that allows the transfer of all patient data without patient authorization?
Which of the following is NOT a jurisdiction that allows the transfer of all patient data without patient authorization?
What is the primary obligation of a dentist under the principle of autonomy?
What is the primary obligation of a dentist under the principle of autonomy?
What should a dentist do if a patient refuses to allow the transfer of sensitive information?
What should a dentist do if a patient refuses to allow the transfer of sensitive information?
What does the second code of professional conduct involve?
What does the second code of professional conduct involve?
Which of the following is aligned with the HIPAA privacy rule?
Which of the following is aligned with the HIPAA privacy rule?
What should a dentist consider if transmitting patient data is necessary for their dental care?
What should a dentist consider if transmitting patient data is necessary for their dental care?
