DENTALELLE TUTORING Instrumentation for the Dental Hygienist.
Ethical Decision Making for the Dental Hygienist
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Ethical Decision Making for the Dental Hygienist
Chelsea Huntington, RDH, BSStudent Teaching Internship- MSDHUniversity of BridgeportFones School of Dental HygieneThe Code of Ethics and Ethical AnalysisBeemsterboer CH 5 and 6
Outline of Todays Lesson Define
Ethics Professional Codes of
Ethics In Healthcare.
Review Dental Hygiene Code
of Ethics. Ethical Responsibility Ethical Dilemmas for
the Dental Hygienist
Define Ethical Dilemma
Explain 6 Step Ethical Decision
Making Model
Demonstrate Problem Solving and
Ethical Decision Making Process
Ethics
General standards of right and wrong that guide behavior within society. They can be judged by determining the extent to which they promote good and minimize harm.
Ethics compel us to engage in health promotion/disease prevention activities.
Professional Codes in Healthcare
Guide for members to maintain and uphold important standards of behavior and care.
Contract the profession makes with society outlining the standards it will adhere to.
Binds the members of the group together by expressing common goals and aspirations.
An essential characteristic of a TRUE PROFESSION.
(Beemsterboer CH 5)
How do we know if code of ethics are effective? 1. Professional health care schools screen
candidates for admission into their programs based not only on academic ability but good moral character and integrity.
2. It is assumed each student until proven otherwise has traits to be a true professional.
3. After entering professional practice it is the obligation of those professionals to regulate their profession.
Beemsterboer Ch 5, pg 66.
The Dental Hygiene CodeHas Seven Components
Preamble Purpose Key Concepts Basic Beliefs Fundamental Principles Core Values Standards of Professional
ResponsibilityBeemsterboer Ch 5, pg 75, Appendix 5-1.
Fundamental Principles & Core Values
Fundamental Principles & Core Values
Fundamental Principles & Core Values
Standards of Professional Responsibility
Being Ethical is a Responsibility
What happens if you can’t meet your responsibility?
What is a dilemma? It is an ethical problem. It is predicament, perplexity,
doubt How can you move through
predicament, perplexity, and doubt?
Ethical Dilemmas for the Dental Hygienist
1. Substandard care2. Overtreatment3. Scope of Practice4. Fraud5. Confidentiality6. Impaired Professional 7. Sexual Harassment8. Abuse
Beemsterboer Ch6, pg 90
Conditions That Effect Ethical Decisions
Economic Social Political Legal
Levels of Ethical Awareness
BeemsterboerCH 6- pg, 85.
Learning Ethical Decision Making: The Ethical Decision Making Model Some decisions are simple- right vs. wrong,
whereas others may be ethical dilemmas.
Ethical decision making models suggest a mechanism for critical thinking and resolution of a problem.
Darby Model (Seven Steps) Ethical Awareness separated
Beemsterboer Model (Six Steps) Ethical awareness integrated
Beemsterboer Ch 6, pg 86
ModelSix Step 1. Define the problem
or conflict, identify if this is an ethical issue/dilemma.
2. Collect information, including the values of all parties.
3. Identify/ state the alterative options.
4. Apply the ethical principle to the options (look at code of ethics)
5. Establish an ethical position (justify and defend alternative). Make the decision. State your decision.
6. Act or implement the ethical decision.
Beemsterboer Ch6, pg 88
In Class Exercise“Problem Solving”Groups of 3
Read Ethical Case Study # 4, (Pg 172) Use six step model- Worksheet (Handout) Use code of ethics – CH 5 Solve dilemma (Make sure to justify using
the six parts of the code) Someone keep track by taking notes Pass in notes at end of exercise with team
members names on the worksheet.