ethics and professionalism

collect informaton

-the person making the decision (you ) must gather factual information -value and opinions

seven characteristics of true profession

-body of knowledge -intensive academic course of study -external recognition by society -code of ethics -organized association -service orientation -standards for practice

Non-maleficence

-do not harm the patient -stay current on skills and expertise -know your own limitations -know when to refer

Beneficence

-promote the patients welfare -act to benefit others -provide competent care -provide care with considerations to the patients

ADHA five fundamental ehtical principles

-university the same applies to everybody -complementary -do the greatest good for the greatest amount if people -ethics the general standards of right and wrong that guide behavior within society -community expresses our concern for society in general -responsalblity RDHS are responsible for knowing the ADHA ethical principles and must accept consequences for our actions for failure to comply.

ADHA

American Dental Hygienists' Association

Beneficence

DH remove existing harm (do good)

Societal Trust

DH value pt trust and understand that public trust is based on our own actions

Assesment

the organized collection, analysis, and documentation of a patients health status and needs

veracity

DH always tells the truth

Justice and Fairness

DH provide what is due, owed , deserved for all patients equal care

confidentially

Dh respects the patients right to exercise autonomy and to privacy

State Options

first view the situtation from all angels and perceptions -keep an open mind -brainstorm options -state the options

code of ethics

a set of ethical principles intended to outline the conduct and govern the decision making of a profession

Ethics

a set of morals that determine good behavior

Non-maleficence

do no harm

-identify the issue or ethical dilemma -collect info -state the options -apply the ethical principles to the options -make the decision -implement the decision

ethical decision making 6 steps

Ethical Issues vs. ethical dilemma

ethical issues- involves simple issues cinflicts ethical dilemma- involves complex issues conflicts

fidelity

faithful to keep the promise of providing competent , quality care to all patients

planning

goals treatment plan base on assessment and dental hygiene diagnosis

diagnosis

identification of health behaviors , attitudes, and oral health needs of patients using evidence based critical analysis and interpretation of assessments

Implementation

implementation of dental hygiene services minimizing risk and optimizing health

Evalutation

measuring how much the goals of the dental hygiene care plan were achieved

identify the issue or ethical dilemma

most important step -once issue/problem identified -must state a question are ethical principles in conflict? -if yes determine which principles and continue exploring the EDMM -if no no need continue explotingEDMM

ethical behvaior

not only morally correct, but also is genuine, sincere, consistent

the role of (principles) in ethical decision making

provide a framework to help guide the decision making process

Ethical Issues

right or wrong -running a red light (wrong) -turning in homework on time (right) -eating a cupcake (right) -using dirty instrument (wrong) -cheating on an exam (wrong)

autonomy

self determination,self-government, self directing

-to ourselves as individuals -to ourselves as professionals -to family and friends -clients -colleagues -employees, and employers -dental hygiene profession -community and society scientific investigation

standards of professional responsibility who are we obligated to?

documentation

the complete and accurate recording of all relevant information collected data, treatment planned/provided and recommendation

ethical dilemma

two or more ethical principles conflict. -

good and right for the well being of individuals and society

what are principles