Ethics and Law in Dental Hygiene

by Beemsterboer, Phyllis L.

• ISBN13: 9781416062356
• ISBN10: 1416062351
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-03-10
• Publisher: W B Saunders Co

Summary

Written with an emphasis on real-world situations that you'll encounter on a regular basis in dental hygiene, this complete reference is divided into three sections: ethics, law, and simulations and applications. You can apply your knowledge with plenty of case studies and activities based on the National Board Dental Hygiene Examination (NBDHE). Plus, appendixes with the recently revised American Dental Association (ADA) and American Dental Hygienists' Association (ADHA) codes of ethics make this the most up-to-date ethics book for dental hygiene available.

Table of Contents

Ethics
Ethics and Professionalism	p. 3
The Health Care Provider	p. 5
The Dental Hygienist	p. 7
Professionalism	p. 8
Commercial Model	p. 8
Guild Model	p. 9
Interactive Model	p. 9
Competency in Dental Hygiene	p. 10
Standards for Clinical Practice	p. 13
Professional Traits for the Dental Hygienist	p. 14
Honesty and Integrity	p. 14
Caring and Compassion	p. 16
Reliability and Responsibility	p. 16
Maturity and Self-Analysis	p. 17
Loyalty	p. 17
Interpersonal Communication	p. 18
Tolerance for Others	p. 18
Respect for Self	p. 18
Legal Requirements for the Dental Hygienist	p. 18
Summary	p. 20
Ethical Theory and Philosophy	p. 23
Moral Development	p. 24
Theories of Cognitive Moral Development	p. 25
Male Justice Orientation	p. 25
Female Ethic of Care	p. 27
Cognitive Development Theory	p. 28
Character	p. 28
Overview of Ethical Theories	p. 30
Consequentialism or Utilitarian Ethics	p. 30
Deontology or Nonconsequentialism	p. 32
Virtue Ethics	p. 34
Summary	p. 36
Ethical Principles and Values	p. 39
Ethical Dilemmas	p. 40
Principle of Nonmaleficence	p. 41
Application of Nonmaleficence	p. 42
Principle of Beneficence	p. 43
Application of Beneficence	p. 43
Principle of Autonomy	p. 44
Application of Autonomy	p. 44
Principle of Justice	p. 45
Application of Justice	p. 46
Values and Concepts	p. 46
Paternalism	p. 47
Veracity	p. 48
Application of Veracity	p. 48
Informed Consent	p. 49
Confidentiality	p. 50
Applying Principles and Values	p. 51
Prima Facie Duties	p. 51
Other Values Used in Health Care	p. 52
Summary	p. 53
Social Responsibility and Justice	p. 55
Disparities in Oral Health Care	p. 56
Surgeon General's Report on Oral Health	p. 56
National Institutes of Health Report on Oral Health Disparities	p. 57
Health Disparities and Professionalism	p. 58
Ethical Goals in Oral Health Care	p. 59
Social Justice	p. 60
Role of the Dental Hygienist	p. 60
Summary	p. 61
Codes of Ethics	p. 65
Professional Codes in Health Care	p. 66
Development of Ethical Codes	p. 68
Ethical Code for Dental Hygiene	p. 70
Dental Code	p. 71
Summary	p. 73
Appendix 5-1
American Dental Hygienists' Association Code of Ethics for Dental Hygienists	p. 75
Ethical Decision Making in Dental Hygiene and Dentistry	p. 83
Learning Ethical Decision Making	p. 84
Ethical Awareness	p. 85
Ethical Decision-Making Models	p. 86
Six-Step Decision-Making Model	p. 88
Ethical Dilemmas for the Dental Hygienist	p. 90
Solving a Dilemma Using the Ethical Decision-Making Model	p. 92
Summary	p. 96
Law
Society and the State Dental Practice Act	p. 99
Statutory Law	p. 100
Rules and Regulations	p. 103
The Practice of Dental Hygiene	p. 104
Licensure Provisions	p. 104
Scope of Practice	p. 110
Supervision Requirements	p. 112
Other Selected Statutory Provisions	p. 114
Abuse Reporting	p. 114
Patient Records	p. 116
Professional Liability Insurance	p. 116
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification	p. 117
Self-Referral and Kickbacks	p. 117
Due Process	p. 117
Summary	p. 118
Dental Hygienist-Patient Relationship	p. 119
Legal Framework of the Relationship	p. 122
Overview of the Legal System	p. 122
Civil Law	p. 123
Contract Law	p. 123
Tort Law	p. 124
Rights and Responsibilities of the Dental Hygienist and Patient	p. 125
Legal Actions for Health Care Injuries	p. 127
Informed Consent	p. 128
Professional Malpractice	p. 133
Breach of Contract	p. 136
Summary	p. 137
Dental Hygienist-Dentist-Employer Relationship	p. 139
Seeking and Obtaining Employment	p. 140
Employment Relationship	p. 142
Employment Laws	p. 143
Federal Laws Prohibiting Discrimination	p. 143
State Laws Prohibiting Discrimination	p. 146
Enforcement of Laws Prohibiting Discrimination	p. 146
Other Laws Providing Employee Protections	p. 146
Sexual Harassment	p. 149
Categories of Harassing Behavior	p. 150
Protection for the Dental Hygienist	p. 151
Summary	p. 152
Risk Management	p. 153
Risk Identification	p. 155
Risk Reduction	p. 157
Documentation	p. 157
Communication	p. 160
Individual Risk Management	p. 163
Summary	p. 164
Simulations and Applications
Case Studies, Testlets, and Activities	p. 169
American Dental Association Principles of Ethics and Code of Professional Conduct with Official Advisory Opinions Revised to October 2008	p. 203
Bibliography and Suggested Readings	p. 231
Glossary	p. 237
Index	p. 243
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