Principle of Nonmaleficence in Dentistry

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According to the principle of nonmaleficence, what is the dentist's duty towards the patient?

To harm the patient

To refer the patient to a specialist

To protect the patient from harm (correct)

To delegate patient care to auxiliaries

What are the dentist's primary obligations under the principle of nonmaleficence?

Delegating patient care to auxiliaries

Knowing one's own limitations

Referring to a specialist when necessary

Keeping knowledge and skills current (correct)

When should dentists seek consultation or referral?

Only when there is no referring dentist

Only when there is a referring dentist

Whenever they want

Whenever it benefits the patient (correct)

According to the Code of Ethics, a dentist who is asked to provide a second opinion should:

Render the second opinion in accordance with the Code of Ethics 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 auxiliary personnel Signup and view all the answers

What is considered unethical for a dentist to practice while under the influence of?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What should a dentist do if they have first-hand knowledge that a colleague is practicing dentistry while impaired?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

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

Keeping knowledge and skills current. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary factor that determines a dentist's professional status?

The dentist's knowledge and skill. Signup and view all the answers

When should specialists or consulting dentists inform patients about the need for further dental care?

After completing their treatment. 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?

Encourage the colleague to seek treatment Signup and view all the answers

According to the Code of Ethics, what should a dentist do if they have been advised to limit the activities of their practice due to a disease or impairment?

Inform their patients about the disease or impairment Signup and view all the answers

According to the Code of Ethics, what is a dentist's obligation if a patient may have been exposed to blood or other potentially infectious material in the dental office?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

According to the Code of Ethics, when should a dentist discontinue a course of treatment for a patient?

When the patient's oral health is at risk Signup and view all the answers

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

To protect the patient from harm Signup and view all the answers

According to the Code of Professional Conduct, what is the primary factor that determines a dentist's professional status?

The dentist's knowledge and skill Signup and view all the answers

According to the Code of Professional Conduct, when should dentists seek consultation or referral?

Whenever the welfare of the patient will be safeguarded or advanced by utilizing specialists or consulting dentists Signup and view all the answers

According to the Code of Ethics, what should a dentist do if they have a patient referred by a third party for a 'second opinion' regarding a diagnosis or treatment plan recommended by the patient's treating dentist?

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

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

They should report the evidence to the professional assistance committee of a dental society Signup and view all the answers

According to the Code of Ethics, what is the dentist's obligation if a patient may have been exposed to blood or other potentially infectious material in the dental office?

Provide postexposure evaluation and follow-up to the patient Signup and view all the answers

According to the Code of Ethics, when should a dentist discontinue a course of treatment for a patient?

After giving the patient adequate notice and the opportunity to obtain the services of another dentist Signup and view all the answers

Principle of Nonmaleficence in Dentistry

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Questions and Answers

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?

When should dentists seek consultation or referral?

According to the Code of Ethics, a dentist who is asked to provide a second opinion should:

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

What is considered unethical for a dentist to practice while under the influence of?

What should a dentist do if they have first-hand knowledge that a colleague is practicing dentistry while impaired?

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

What is the primary factor that determines a dentist's professional status?

When should specialists or consulting dentists inform patients about the need for further dental care?

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?

According to the Code of Ethics, what should a dentist do if they have been advised to limit the activities of their practice due to a disease or impairment?

According to the Code of Ethics, what is a dentist's obligation if a patient may have been exposed to blood or other potentially infectious material in the dental office?

According to the Code of Ethics, when should a dentist discontinue a course of treatment for a patient?

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

According to the Code of Professional Conduct, what is the primary factor that determines a dentist's professional status?

According to the Code of Professional Conduct, when should dentists seek consultation or referral?

According to the Code of Ethics, what should a dentist do if they have a patient referred by a third party for a 'second opinion' regarding a diagnosis or treatment plan recommended by the patient's treating dentist?

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

According to the Code of Ethics, what is the dentist's obligation if a patient may have been exposed to blood or other potentially infectious material in the dental office?

According to the Code of Ethics, when should a dentist discontinue a course of treatment for a patient?

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