Ethics In Dentistry
By Dr. Lamia Al-Azzaawi Leave the dental world better than you found it
• Greeting a person with a smile • Showing concern for a patient • Make dentistry every day better than you found it.
Ethics. It is the branch of philosophy which deals with the consideration of human conduct. It is the moral duties and obligations of a dentist towards his/her patients professional colleagues and society.
Principles of Dental Ethics
?To be decent or good ?Do not harm any one(maltreatment)
Autonomy i-e independence ?Justice ?Truthfulness ?Confidentiality
To do good (beneficence)
Beneficence refers to the principle of promoting or doing good Dentist should always think a bout welfare of the patient by putting his best interests as priority. The expectation of the patient is that the care provider will initiate beneficial action and that there is an agreement between the dentist and the patients
To do no harm (non –maleficence)
Dentist duty is not harming the patients by using unsterilized instruments ,under filling or over filling ,carelessness in handling hard and soft tissues which can harm the patients.
Autonomy (Self Governance)
• Information given should be easily understood • Dentist should educate the patient to his/her best regarding patient’s desire • Respect the patient’s right to self determination and Justice (fairness).
Dentist should treat patient fairly without discrimination of socioeconomic ,race, creed, color, sex, or national origin.
Truthfulness or Veracity. • Dentist should not represent the care being rendered(perform) to their patients in a false or confusing manner. • Dentist –patient relationship based on mutual trust. • Patient expect the dentist to be truthful about the information given • Concerning the treatment and prognosis.
Confidentiality(privacy)
• Any information revealed by the patient to the dentist will not be given without the patient’s consent. There should be an understanding between the dentist and patient. • Gossip(talk) about the patient specially if he is some one famous or friend will break the bond of trust between the dental professional and the patient.
Duties Towards Colleagues
?Should not make disapproving comments of the procedures or qualification of colleagues ?Regard it as pleasure to render cost-free services to another dentist his immediate family members ?Institute correct treatment at once with the least comment
المادة المعروضة اعلاه هي مدخل الى المحاضرة المرفوعة بواسطة استاذ(ة) المادة . وقد تبدو لك غير متكاملة . حيث يضع استاذ المادة في بعض الاحيان فقط الجزء الاول من المحاضرة من اجل الاطلاع على ما ستقوم بتحميله لاحقا . في نظام التعليم الالكتروني نوفر هذه الخدمة لكي نبقيك على اطلاع حول محتوى الملف الذي ستقوم بتحميله .
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