Chapter 05: Codes of Ethics

The code of ethics for dental hygiene can be amended at any meeting of the ADHA House of Delegates by a __% vote of that group.

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The code of ethics that was first developed in ____ is more comprehensive than earlier versions and provides extensive guidance for the dental hygienist working in a variety of health care delivery settings.

1995

A code of ethics provides an enforceable standard of minimally decent conduct for those who fall below that standard. A code of ethics indicates in general terms some of the ethical considerations a professional must consider when deciding on conduct.

Both statements are true.

Admissions committees aim to select candidates who are the best qualified academically as well as candidates of good character, because integrity and character are important criteria for acceptance.

Both that statement and reason are correct and related.

Each of the following is true of codes of ethics EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?

Codes of ethics are legal mandates.

Basic beliefs and core values are part of which of the following sections of "The Dental Hygiene Code of Ethics"?

Fundamental principles

The first ethical code dates back to the time of Greek physician

Hippocrates

The first code of ethics for dental hygienists was created by

The American Dental Hygienists' Association (ADHA).

A code of ethics is

a reference and a guide

Learning what is expected of a professional person reinforces ________ in the developing professional.

character traits

A major purpose of a professional code of ethics is to bind the members of a group together by expressing their goals and aspirations, as well as define

expected standards of behavior.

It is reasonable to assume that the professions find codes of ethics and standards of professional behavior to be

extremely valuable

The _____ goals of the dental hygiene code of ethics are listed in the beginning of the code, and these capture the essence of why the code is important to dental hygienists and the public.

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After entering professional practice, it becomes the _________ of those professionals to help regulate their profession.

obligation

Some philosophers have noted that most codes of ethics stress the __________ of health care professionals rather than describe the __________ of those receiving health care services.

obligations; rights