Dentist Duties and Obligations Quiz

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What is one of the duties of dentists in relation to patient history?

  • Only obtain and interpret a medical history (correct)
  • Recognize signs of abuse but not neglect
  • Maintain inaccurate patient records
  • Discuss the findings, diagnoses, etiology, risks, benefits, and prognoses without patient participation

What should dentists do to ensure patient confidentiality?

  • Obtain informed consent without the patient's written acceptance
  • Maintain accurate and complete patient records in a non-confidential manner (correct)
  • Share patient records openly
  • Recognize abuse and neglect but not report it

What is an essential aspect of professional behavior expected from dentists?

  • Demonstrating unethical behavior for personal gain
  • Dealing with gender and race issues based on biases
  • Superseding self-interest by maintaining confidentiality (correct)
  • Maintaining confidentiality only when it's convenient

Why is it important for dentists to recognize the relationship between general health and oral health?

<p>To provide holistic care to patients (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role do dentists play in health promotion?

<p>They promote health, including among the disadvantaged (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How should dentists communicate with patients, staff, and other professionals?

<p>Demonstrate effective communication with patients, parents, staff, and other professionals (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the duty to treat entail for dentists?

<p>Treating patients based on their best interests and after obtaining consent. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what circumstances might a dentist not have a duty to treat a patient?

<p>When the patient does not need urgent help or does not want treatment. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for dentists to follow universal infection control procedures?

<p>To prevent transmission of infectious diseases between patients and healthcare providers. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the cornerstone of maintaining patient confidentiality in dental ethics?

<p>Ensuring professional confidentiality of all patient information. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to FDI's Policy Statement, why should patients with HIV or blood borne infections not be denied oral health care?

<p>Because denial based on infections alone is unethical and transmission can be prevented. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of a maxillofacial surgeon in treating dental patients?

<p>Providing care to dental patients involved in serious accidents. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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