Ethics and Law in Dental Hygiene

by Beemsterboer

• ISBN13: 9780721685359
• ISBN10: 0721685358
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2001-08-29
• Publisher: Saunders

Summary

This outstanding resource is focused specifically on law and ethics on dental hygiene market. It thoroughly addresses topics taught in the required ethics and law course for dental hygienists, written by a well-known, respected author and expert contributors. Separate, balanced discussions of ethics and law introduce readers to each subject and then demonstrate how they interact in situations in the dental office.The ethics section explains high standards of self-regulated behavior that cannot be expressed exclusively by laws. The section on law delineates the rules and regulations that apply to dental hygienists. Case studies draw these two topics together, illustrating specific legal and ethical dilemmas to help readers understand how to make well-informed, ethical decisions.

Table of Contents

SECTION I ETHICS	1	(92)
Ethics and Professionalism	3	(14)
Phyllis L. Beemsterboer
Learning Outcomes	3	(1)
Key Terms	3	(2)
The Health Care Provider	5	(1)
The Dental Hygienist	6	(1)
Professionalism	7	(1)
Competency in Dental Hygiene	8	(3)
Professional Traits for the Dental Hygienist	11	(3)
Legal Requirements for the Dental Hygienist	14	(2)
Summary	16	(1)
Ethical Theory and Philosophy	17	(11)
Phyllis L. Beemsterboer
John Odom
Learning Outcomes	17	(1)
Key Terms	17	(1)
Moral Development	18	(1)
Theories of Moral Development	19	(3)
Character	22	(1)
Overview of Ethical Theories	22	(4)
Summary	26	(2)
Ethical Principles and Values	28	(15)
Phyllis L. Beemsterboer
John Odom
Learning Outcomes	28	(1)
Key Terms	28	(1)
Ethical Dilemmas	29	(1)
Principle of Nonmaleficence	30	(1)
Principle of Beneficence	31	(2)
Principle of Autonomy	33	(1)
Principle of Justice	33	(2)
Values and Concepts	35	(5)
Applying Principles and Values	40	(1)
Summary	41	(2)
Codes of Ethics	43	(38)
Phyllis L. Beemsterboer
Learning Outcomes	43	(1)
Key Terms	43	(1)
Professional Codes in Health Care	44	(1)
The Development of Ethical Codes	45	(2)
Ethical Code for Dental Hygiene	47	(2)
The Dental Code	49	(1)
Summary	50	(1)
Appendix A: American Dental Hygienists' Association Code of Ethics for Dental Hygienists 1998-99	51	(7)
Appendix B: American Dental Association Principles of Ethics and Code of Professional Conduct with Official Advisory Opinions Revised to January 2000	58	(23)
Ethical Decision Making in Dental Hygiene and Dentistry	81	(12)
Phyllis L. Beemsterboer
Learning Outcomes	81	(1)
Key Terms	81	(1)
Learning Ethical Decision Making	82	(1)
Ethical Awareness	83	(1)
Ethical Decision-making Models	84	(2)
Ethical Dilemmas for the Dental Hygienist	86	(2)
Solving a Dilemma Using the Ethical Decision-making Model	88	(3)
Summary	91	(2)
SECTION II LAW	93	(70)
Society and the State Dental Practice Act	95	(25)
Cheryl A. Cameron
Learning Outcomes	95	(1)
Key Terms	95	(1)
Statutory Law	96	(2)
Rules and Regulations	98	(2)
The Practice of Dental Hygiene	100	(8)
Other Selected Statutory Provisions	108	(3)
Due Process	111	(1)
Summary	111	(2)
Appendix	113	(7)
Dental Hygienist-Patient Relationship	120	(18)
Cheryl A. Cameron
Pamela Zarkowski
Learning Outcomes	120	(1)
Key Terms	120	(2)
Legal Framework of the Relationship	122	(1)
Overview of the Legal System	123	(1)
Civil Law: Contract and Tort Law	123	(2)
Rights and Responsibilities of the Dental Hygienist and Patient	125	(2)
Legal Actions for Health Care Injuries	127	(1)
Informed Consent	128	(5)
Medical Malpractice	133	(3)
Breach of Contract	136	(1)
Summary	136	(2)
Dental Hygienist-Dentist-Employer Relationship	138	(13)
Cheryl A. Cameron
Pamela Zarkowski
Learning Outcomes	138	(1)
Key Terms	138	(1)
Seeking and Obtaining Employment	139	(2)
Employment Relationship	141	(1)
Employment Laws	142	(7)
Summary	149	(2)
Risk Management	151	(12)
Phyllis L. Beemsterboer
Cheryl A. Cameron
Pamela Zarkowski
Learning Outcomes	151	(1)
Key Terms	151	(1)
Risk Identification	152	(3)
Risk Reduction	155	(4)
Individual Risk Management	159	(1)
Summary	160	(3)
SECTION III SIMULATION CASES AND QUESTIONS	163	(22)
Cases for Study and Discussion	165	(20)
To Sell or Not to Sell	165	(2)
Thomas K. Hasegawa
Carla Loiacono
A Great Boss	167	(1)
Pamela Zarkowski
Jane and the Diagnosis	168	(1)
Vincent C. Rogers
Universal Precautions	169	(1)
Donna Wittmayer
Warming Up	170	(1)
Gary T. Chiodo
Patient Confession	171	(1)
Debra L. Gerger
The Challenge of the Public as Patient	172	(1)
Kathryn A. Atchison
Changing the Protocol	173	(1)
Michelle M. Singley
Hygienist in the Middle	174	(1)
Alvin B. Rosenblum
The Other Hygienist	174	(1)
Marcia Gladwin
Christina B. DeBiase
Dental Claims Fraud	175	(1)
Anne M. Niccolai
Summer Employment	176	(1)
Stephanie Bossenberger James
Program Funds	177	(1)
John Odom
The Code	178	(1)
Phyllis L. Beemsterboer
My Brother	179	(1)
Kathleen H. Alvarez
The Maxillary Bridge	180	(1)
Mary Turner
The Shy Patient	181	(1)
Cheryl A. Cameron
Suggested Activities	181	(4)
Glossary	185	(6)
Bibliography and Suggested References	191	(4)
Index	195