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Ethics
Lecture 2
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Health Care
Professional
02/20/2010

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Term
Explain history of the hippocratic oath
Definition

Introduce by Hippocrates in 460-377BC

Based on "Do No Harm"

Still used today

Term
Name the 7 ADHA codes of ethics for RDH
Definition
  1. Preamble
  2. Purpose
  3. Key Concepts
  4. Basic Beliefs
  5. Fundamental Priciples
  6. Core Values
  7. Standards of Professional
Term
What is the preamble
Definition
Definition of who we are as RDH
Term
What are the 3 proposes of the ADHA code?
Definition
  • Achieve high levels of ethical consciousness
  • Achieve high levels of decision making
  • Influence us throughout our career
Term
What are the 4 key concepts of the ADHA code?
Definition
  • The beliefs
  • Principles
  • Values
  • Interrelated and mutually dependent
Term
List the 7 core values
Definition
  1. Autonomy
  2. Confidentiality
  3. Societal trust
  4. Nonmaleficence
  5. Beneficence
  6. Justice
  7. Veracity
Term
What does autonomy mean and give an example?
Definition

Autonomy = To guarantee self –determination of the patient

“People have the right to be treated with respect. They have the right to informed consent prior to treatment, and they have the right to full disclosure of all relevant information so that they can make informed choices about their care.”

Term
What does confidentiality mean and give an example?
Definition
  • Confidentiality: To hold in confidence or secret information entrusted by the patient
  • Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA)
Term
What does societal trust mean and give an example?
Definition
  • Societal Trust: To ensure the trust that patients and society have in dental hygienists
  • “We value client trust and understand that public trust in our profession is based on our actions and behavior”
Term

What does nonmaleficence mean and give an example?

Definition
  • Nonmaleficence: To do no harm to the patient
  • “We accept our fundamental obligation to provide services in a manner that protects all clients and minimizes harm to them and others involved in their treatment”
Term
What does beneficence mean and give an example?
Definition
  • Beneficence: To benefit the patient
  •  “a primary role in promoting the well being of individuals and the public by engaging in health promotion/ disease prevention activities”

 

 

Term
What does justice mean and give an example?
Definition
  • Justice: To be fair to the patient; fairness
  • “We value justice and support the fair and equitable distribution of health care resources. We believe all people should have access to high-quality, affordable oral health care”
Term
What does veracity mean and give an example?
Definition
  • Veracity: To tell the truth; not to lie to the patient
  • “We accept our obligation to tell the truth and assume that others will do the same. We value self-knowledge and seek truth and honesty in all relationships”
Term
What does fidelity mean and give an example?
Definition
  • Fidelity = faithful to promises and obligations
  • Not listed specifically in ADHA Code of Ethics – but implied with trust and veracity
Term
What does paternalism and parentalism mean and give an example?
Definition
  • Paternalism and Parentalism: acting like a father or a parent that knows what is best for the patient; making a decision for the patient
  • Becomes a problem when patient is a competent adult
Term
What does utility mean and give an example?
Definition
  • Utility: Usefulness of and action; underlies the theory of utilitarianism (encompasses beneficence and nonmaleficence but goes beyond them)
  • The principle imposes a social duty on us all to use our resources to do as much good as possible.
Term
How does Autonomy relate to the services you provide as a dental hygienist?
Definition
People have the right to be treated with respect. They have the right to informed consent prior to treatment, and they have the right to full disclosure of all relevant information so that they can make informed choices about their care.”
Term
How does the concept of beneficence challenge us as dental hygienist?
Definition

To benefit the patien and play a primary role in promoting the well being of individuals and the public by engaging in health promotion/ disease prevention activities”

Term
When would the the concept of paternalism play into your decision making?
Definition

Becomes a problem when patient is a competent adult

Term
How will my actions promote societal trust?
Definition
“We value client trust and understand that public trust in our profession is based on our actions and behavior”
Term
Does administration of local anesthetic support nonmaleficence?
Definition
Yes because it benefits the pt
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