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Which section of the Code of Professional Conduct falls under the Principle of Ethics: Patient Autonomy?

Section 1 (correct)
Section 3
Section 4
Section 2

What does the Principle of Ethics: Nonmaleficence primarily focus on?

Reporting abuse and neglect
The governance of a profession
Doing no harm to patients (correct)
The importance of patient involvement

Which advisory opinion addresses the topic of patient abandonment?

2.D. Personal Impairment
3.E.1. Reporting Abuse and Neglect
2.B.1. Second Opinions
2.F. Patient Abandonment (correct)

According to the text, what is the responsibility of all dentists?

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

According to the text, what may dentists secure?

Patents and copyrights (A) Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what are dentists obliged to do?

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

According to the text, what are the five fundamental principles that form the foundation of the ADA Code?

Patient autonomy, nonmaleficence, beneficence, justice, and veracity (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the ADA Code?

To establish high ethical standards of conduct for the dental profession (D) Signup and view all the answers

Who is bound by the Code of Professional Conduct?

Members of the ADA (D) Signup and view all the answers

What are the three main components of the ADA Code?

The Principles of Ethics, the Code of Professional Conduct, and the Advisory Opinions (A) Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what should a dentist do before forwarding health records containing sensitive information?

Obtain the patient's written permission (D) Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what does the principle of nonmaleficence mean for dentists?

They have a duty to protect the patient from harm (C) Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, when should dentists seek consultation or referral?

When the welfare of patients will be safeguarded or advanced (B) Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the ethical obligation of dentists regarding the use of auxiliary personnel?

To protect the health of their patients (A) Signup and view all the answers

According to the ADA Code, what is the dentist's duty in regards to patient autonomy?

To involve the patient in treatment decisions (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a quality that dentists should possess according to the ADA Code?

Technical competence (B) Signup and view all the answers

Under the ADA Code, what is the dentist's obligation regarding patient records?

To safeguard the confidentiality of patient records (A) Signup and view all the answers

According to the ADA Code, when does a dentist have the obligation to furnish copies of patient records?

When the patient's new dentist requests it (A) Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the ethical obligation of dentists in the event of an exposure incident?

To inform the patient and refer them to a qualified health care practitioner (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the dentist's ethical obligation regarding patient abandonment?

To not discontinue treatment without giving adequate notice and the opportunity to find another dentist (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the dentist's duty according to the principle of beneficence?

To promote the patient's welfare and deliver dental care in a competent and timely manner (B) Signup and view all the answers

During a public health emergency, how should dentists balance their ethical obligations to individual patients and the public?

By weighing the risk to the patient and the public and making judgments on treatment (C) Signup and view all the answers