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1
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What are the five parts of dental ethics according to the ADA code of ethics

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Patient autonomy, non-maleficence, beneficence, Justice, veracity

2
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The basic concept of patient autonomy is that they have the right to

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Determine what should be done with their own bodies, forms foundation for informed consent

3
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Is the patients right to self-determination absolute

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No DDS must weigh benefits/harms and inform the patient contemporary standards of oral health care

4
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The ADA’s definition of patient autonomy includes the concept that we need to

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Respect in treatment decisions in a meaningful way

5
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Your feet for a copy of the patient’s records must be either

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Gratuitously or nominal cost

6
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Obligation to inform means that we have the obligation to inform the patient of their

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Present oral status even if they have been seeing other dentist regularly

7
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The three basic concepts under the topic of nonmaleficence include

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Keeping knowledge and skills current, knowing one’s limitations, knowing when and under what circumstances allegation of patient care to auxiliaries is appropriate

8
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A licensed auxiliary should always be allowed to do the duties in their license when the opportunity is available

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False