ADA Code of Ethics QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% CORRECT

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ADA Code of Ethics QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% CORRECT The ADA Code is, in effect, what? Correct Answer: A written expression of OBLIGATIONS arising from the IMPLIED contract between Dental Profess... ion and Society. Three main components of ADA Code Correct Answer: 1. Principle of Ethics 2. Code of Professional Conduct 3. Advisory Opinions Five fundamental Principles that form the foundation of the ADA code Correct Answer: 1. Patient autonomy 2. Nonmaleficence 3. Benficence 4. Justice 5. Veracity True or False: The five fundamental principles can overlap each other. Correct Answer: True: As well as compete with each other for priority True or False: The Code of Professional Conduct is non-binding on members of the ADA. Correct Answer: False: It is BINDING and violations may result in disciplinary action What are Advisory Opinions? (as a whole) Correct Answer: Interpretations that apply to the Code of Professional Conduct to specific fact situations. True or False: The ADA Code is a set document with a complete articulation of all ethical obligations. Correct Answer: False: The ADA code is an EVOLVING document and by its very nature cannot be a complete articulation of all ethical obligations The ADA calls upon dentists to follow ______________ which have the benefit of ____________ as their primary goal. Correct Answer: high ethical standards ; the patient Autonomy Correct Answer: 1. "Dentist has a duty to respect the patient's rights to self-determination and confidentiality." 2. "Professionals have a duty to treat the patient ACCORDING to the patient's desires, WITHIN the bounds of ACCEPTED Treatment, and to PROTECT the Patient's CONFIDENTIALITY." What are the 2 Codes of Professional Conduct that apply to the principle Patient Autonomy? Correct Answer: 1. Patient Involvement 2. Patient Records Patient Involvement Correct Answer: 1. Autonomy 2. "Dentist should INFORM the patient of the PROPOSED TXT, and ANY REASONABLE ALTERNATIVES, in a manner that allows the patient to become involved in treatment decisions." Patient Records Correct Answer: 1. Autonomy 2. "Dentists are OBLIGED to safeguard the confidentiality of patient records." 3. "Dentists shall MAINTAIN patient records in a manner consistent with the protection of the welfare of the patient." 4. "Upon request of a patient or another dental practitioner, dentists shall PROVIDE any information in accordance with applicable law that will be beneficial for the future treatment of that patient." [Show More]

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