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What is one of the duties of dentists in relation to patient history?
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?
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?
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?
Why is it important for dentists to recognize the relationship between general health and oral health?
What role do dentists play in health promotion?
What role do dentists play in health promotion?
How should dentists communicate with patients, staff, and other professionals?
How should dentists communicate with patients, staff, and other professionals?
What does the duty to treat entail for dentists?
What does the duty to treat entail for dentists?
In what circumstances might a dentist not have a duty to treat a patient?
In what circumstances might a dentist not have a duty to treat a patient?
Why is it important for dentists to follow universal infection control procedures?
Why is it important for dentists to follow universal infection control procedures?
What is the cornerstone of maintaining patient confidentiality in dental ethics?
What is the cornerstone of maintaining patient confidentiality in dental ethics?
According to FDI's Policy Statement, why should patients with HIV or blood borne infections not be denied oral health care?
According to FDI's Policy Statement, why should patients with HIV or blood borne infections not be denied oral health care?
What is the role of a maxillofacial surgeon in treating dental patients?
What is the role of a maxillofacial surgeon in treating dental patients?
