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Which principle of ethics is referred to as self-governance?

Patient autonomy (correct)

Justice

Non-maleficence

Beneficence

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?

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?

To involve patients in treatment decisions Signup and view all the answers

What is informed consent?

Educating the patient about the treatment plan Signup and view all the answers

Which form of consent releases the dentist from being charged with battery?

General consent Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of obtaining general consent?

To release the dentist from being charged with battery Signup and view all the answers

What is the second main form of consent that dentists need to secure?

Informed consent Signup and view all the answers

What does obtaining informed consent require?

A separate doctor-patient discussion Signup and view all the answers

What does the concept of consent refer to in dentistry?

The patient's desires Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT included in the important conversation about dental treatment options?

Financial costs of treatment Signup and view all the answers

Who is required to give informed consent for a minor under the age of 18?

The parent or legal guardian Signup and view all the answers

Under the code of professional conduct, dentists are obliged to safeguard the confidentiality of patient records in order to protect the

Privacy of protected health information Signup and view all the answers

What is the ethical obligation of a dentist when asked to provide patient records?

Provide records for a nominal cost Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a jurisdiction that allows the transfer of all patient data without patient authorization?

Jurisdiction D Signup and view all the answers

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

To involve patients in treatment decisions Signup and view all the answers

What should a dentist do if a patient refuses to allow the transfer of sensitive information?

Seek permission from the patient before releasing the data Signup and view all the answers

What does the second code of professional conduct involve?

Patient records and confidentiality Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is aligned with the HIPAA privacy rule?

Protecting the privacy of protected health information Signup and view all the answers

What should a dentist consider if transmitting patient data is necessary for their dental care?

Seeking permission from the patient before transmitting the data Signup and view all the answers