Ethics And Law For The Dental Team

Features a range of case-studies, with case notes and tips on good ethical practice. This book is a useful reference for dentists, nurses and technicians alike. It also reflects the General Dental Council guidelines.

"Understanding your ethical and legal obligations is part of being a dental hygienist. Knowledge of the relevant issues will prepare you to function legally and ethically on the job. Ethics and Law in Dental Hygiene is the first book to specifically focus on these issues as they apply to dental hygiene. It covers all of the legal and ethical knowledge required in dental hygiene practice today."--Page 4 of cover

Learn how to make sound ethical and legal decisions in practice with ETHICS AND LAW IN DENTAL HYGIENE, Second Edition. This book is written in the context of "real-world" situations that you will encounter on a regular basis in dental hygiene practice. The book is divided into three sections: ethics, law, and simulations and applications. The latter section contains 25 case studies with accompanying discussion and thought questions, along with testlets that mirror the style of the newly revised National Board Dental Hygiene Examination (NBDHE) and suggested activities. Appendixes include the recently revised American Dental Association (ADA) and American Dental Hygiene Association (ADHA) respective codes of ethics, making this the most up-to-date ethics book for dental hygiene currently on the market. With this expert guidance, you’ll be prepared to take the NBDHE and address ethical dilemmas in everyday practice. Real-world relevance of concepts helps you apply knowledge to everyday situations. Contributors are renowned leaders in dental hygiene education. Learning Outcomes and Key Terms at the beginning of each chapter provide a detailed list of the concepts to master. A new chapter, “Social Responsibility and Justice, covers timely issues such as access to care and disparities in oral health care. More case studies – 25 total – cover a wide range of situations. The latest information on HIPAA policies is discussed, and the newly revised ADA and ADHA codes of ethics are printed in their entirety.

Radcliffe Primary Care series Work based learning is central to life long learning and most health professionals working in primary care are already formally or informally involved within this learning process. This book is a practical guide describing what work based learning is and outlining how it can be used as an effective learning system. Case studies throughout are taken from personal accounts of learning experiences from members of primary care teams. They demonstrate how work based learning can be made more effective and how this contributes to promoting change and service improvement. Work based Learning in Primary Care is essential reading for all members of the primary care team.

Dental hygienists and dental assistants need to be aware of current accepted legal processes related to such issues as infection control, insurance, malpractice, liability, and negligence. LEGAL AND ETHICAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR DENTAL HYGIENISTS AND ASSISTANTS provides them with strong theoretical and philosophical information concerning the legal, ethical, and management dilemmas that face the entire dental health team. Real-life examples with expert commentary and follow-up questions illustrate legal situations the dental hygienist or assistant may face. a consistent format for the most effective learning. Contains a case study at the beginning of each section to draw the student into a real-life situation that the hygienist or assistant could be faced with. Provides case study questions to stimulate students interest and promote greater discussion and understanding of difficult concepts. Includes a series of responses from experts in the field, providing a look at the cases through the eyes of professionals. Provides immediate clarification of vital legal terminology with Glossary terms and their definitions in the margins. Features author response to the case study, and answers to case study questions at the end of each section, so students can review vital information from the chapters and be sure theyve applied the information correctly to thecase study questions. Includes key words at the beginning of each chapter, so students can familiarize themselves with important legal terminology. Contains learning objectives at the beginning of each chapter to highlight important concepts the students need to comprehend. Provides a comprehensive glossary for students learning vital legal terminology.

Professional Responsibility in Dentistry: A Practical Guide to Law and Ethics integrates dental law, risk management, professionalism, and ethics, as all are interrelated in everyday practice. Beyond theory, the fact-based approach of this book shows examples of various situations the dentist may face. Dr. Graskemper addresses a range of topics, from legal concepts and regulation of dentistry to professionalism and ethics. He points out specific issues in the practice of dentistry, particularly those that confront new dentists and dentists with new practices. True Cases throughout the book walk readers through real-world examples of complex situations and discuss the proper way to handle them with attention to the legal, ethical, and practice management ramifications. These include patient charting, professional criticisms, child neglect, associateships, patient refunds, and more.

Learn professional, practical ways to handle ethical and legal issues in dental practice! Ethics and Law in Dental Hygiene, 4th Edition provides a solid foundation in ethical theory and laws relating to oral healthcare professionals, including ethical conduct and social responsibility. An ethical decision-making model helps you unpack and analyze ethical dilemmas, and case scenarios challenge you to apply concepts to the real world. Written by a team of experts led by educator Kristin Minihan-Anderson, this book helps Dental Hygiene students prepare for the NBDHE exam and also serves as an valuable reference for practitioners looking to continue their professional growth. Dental hygiene-focused coverage highlights need-to-know concepts and information on ethics and law. Logical organization of content includes separate sections on ethics, law, and simulations and applications of both, building a solid foundation for practical application. Concepts with real-world relevance make it easier to apply your knowledge to everyday situations. Six-step decision-making model provides a framework with which to tackle ethical situations. Chapters on legal concepts include information on risk management and state dental practice legislation. Key terms are defined in each chapter and in the glossary. Key vocabulary helps you understand complex content. NEW! Updated illustrations visually support key content. NEW! Updated case studies include realistic scenarios, helping students explore a wide range of situations and practice making sound ethical and legal decisions. NEW! Updated testlets use short clinical scenarios to help students develop skills in critical thinking and problem solving, and prepare for the case-based component of the National Board Dental Hygiene Examination (NBDHE).