Ch. 4 & 5
The professional for whom the doctrine of respondeat superior does not hold true is the a. certified assistant. b. registered assistant. c. licensed RDH.
None of the above
Within a state, the practice of dentistry is supervised and regulated by the
State Board of Dentistry.
The legal entity that mandates the legal restrictions and controls on the dentist, dental auxiliaries, and the practice of dentistry is the
State Dental Practice Act.
The purpose of licensure is to
aid in keeping incompetent persons out of the field, assist in the enforcement of the Dental Practice Act and protect the public's general interest and welfare.
When a dentist fails to recognize a dental disease and the patient's condition worsens, it is known as
an act of omission.
What does licensure by crediential mean?
an individual who is currently licensed in one state to become license in another state if certain requirements are meant
Admitting to having broken a dental instrument in the laboratory is an example of the principle of
autonomy
The six basic principles of ethics are
autonomy, nonmaleficence, beneficence, justice, confidentiality, and veracity
The law, as it applies to the practice of dentistry, is referred to as
civil law.
The standard of moral principle and practice to which a profession adheres is known as a
code of ethics
An assistant who performs an expanded function that is not legal in his or her state is
committing dental neglect and engaging in the unlicensed practice of dentistry.
A patient breaking an appointment may be interpreted as ____________ on the part of the patient.
contributory negligence
The two types of statutory law are
criminal and civil
A violation of licensing regulations or inappropriate use of drugs would be regulated under
criminal law.
The willful failure of a person or guardian to seek and obtain appropriate treatment for dental caries and oral infection is termed
dental neglect
What do you need for a successful malpractice suit?
duty, derelict, direct cause, damages
Decisions guiding the moral conduct, duty, and judgment of the dental professional are part of
ethics
What is omission?
failure to act; something that you should have done but don't do
Laws set the highest standard of behavior, and ethics set a minimal standard of behavior.
false
What is commission?
is something that you shouldn't do but you do it anyway
Charging a patient for a full set of radiographs when only six were taken is a violation of the principle of
justice.
Failure of the dentist to comply with the Dental Practice Act may result in
license suspension or revocation.
An error on a charting entry should be
lined through and rewritten.
Reciprocity occurs when
one state recognizes the dental license of an individual from another state.
The responsibilities of the patient to the dentist include
paying a reasonable fee for treatment and services provided, following instructions and cooperating during treatment.
Expanded functions for dental auxiliaries include
preparing and placing temporary coverage.
What are the best defenses against a malpractice suit?
prevention and good communication between provider and patient
Malpractice is
professional negligence
An agreement between two states to allow an individual licensed in one state to practice in another state is called
reciprocity.
Under the concept of ____________, statements spontaneously made by anyone at the time of an alleged negligent act are admissible as evidence and may be damaging to the interests of the dentist.
res gestae
The term ____________ generally means that the dentist is held responsible for the illegal acts committed by himself or herself and all other members of the dental staff.
respondeat superior
The Professional Code of Ethics is
rules that are supposed to govern the conduct of members of a given profession; voluntary act
Members of the State Board of Dental Examiners are appointed by
the governor.
An act may be unethical and still be legal.
true
Professional organizations have a written code of ethics.
true
Telling a child that a dental procedure will not hurt, when in fact it may, is a violation of
veracity
Offering to help a classmate study is an example of the principle of
well-being
What does res ips loquitur mean ?
"the act speaks for itself"
