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
Profession and Society.
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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
Profession 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."
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