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