Transcript ethical duties of a dentist

ETHICAL DUTIES
OF A DENTIST
…As Derived From a
Theory of Justice
Manifested in Moral
Rules and Moral Ideals
ETHICAL DUTIES
• Respect the patient as an-other
self-determining, autonomous
human being…an end in
him/herself; not simply or
merely a means to be used to
further personal ends or goals.
Reference:
Theory of Justice
ETHICAL DUTIES
• Benefit the patient’s oral health
by:
* educating the patient in the principles of
oral health and the value of oral health.
* providing clinically appropriate care
based on the profession’s standards of
care, the patient’s unique circumstance and
the patient’s intention.
* referring the patient to appropriate
sources for required care unable to be
provided competently.
Reference:
All Moral Ideals--prevent evil
and promote good.
ETHICAL DUTIES
• Do not cause harm to the
patient’s general health and
well-being or to their oral
health.
Reference:
All the Moral Rules
ETHICAL DUTIES
• Gain the patient’s informed
consent to care.
Reference:
Moral Rules--do not deprive of
freedom or opportunity; do not
break the law.
ETHICAL DUTIES
• Do not deceive; tell the truth.
Reference:
Moral Rule--do not deceive,
and Moral Ideal--prevent
deception.
ETHICAL DUTIES
• Maintain the patient’s
confidentiality
Reference:
Moral Rules--don’t break you
promise, and do not deprive of
freedom or opportunity.
ETHICAL DUTIES
• Continue to learn the art and
science of dentistry.
Reference:
All Moral Ideals--prevent evil
and promote good
ETHICAL DUTIES
• Promote oral health in society
Reference:
All Moral Ideals, prevent evil
and promote good.
ETHICAL DUTIES
• Advocate for a just/fair
distribution of the benefits and
burdens of oral health in
society.
Reference:
Theory of Justice
ETHICAL DUTIES
• Do not discriminate against
patients.
Reference:
Moral Rules: do not deprive of
freedom or opportunity; don’t
break the law.
ETHICAL DUTIES
• Assess a fair professional fee
for care rendered.
Reference:
Moral rule--do not cheat
ETHICAL DUTIES
• Do not abandon patients.
Reference:
Moral Rules--do not deprive of
freedom or opportunity; do not
break your promise.
ETHICAL DUTIES
• Help regulate the profession by
“blowing the whistle” on
colleagues who consistently
treat patients unfairly.
Reference:
Professional Covenant/Contract
with Society.