Ethics and Law in Dental Hygiene
- 4th Edition - May 24, 2022
- Imprint: Saunders
- Author: Kristin Minihan-Anderson
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 7 6 1 1 9 - 2
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 7 6 4 9 7 - 1
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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.
- Dental Hygiene students
- 332 programs accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA)
- Approximately 16,150 students enrolled
- Approximately 7,300 graduates per year
- Dental Hygiene students
- Cover Image
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Contributors
- Reviewers
- Ancillary Writers
- Dedication
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Table of Contents
- Section I Ethics
- Chapter 1 Risk Management
- Chapter Outline
- Learning Outcomes
- Risk Identification
- Risk Reduction
- Individual Risk Management
- Summary
- References
- Chapter 2 Ethics and Professionalism
- Chapter Outline
- Learning Outcomes
- The Healthcare Provider
- The Dental Hygienist
- Professionalism
- Interprofessionalism
- Competency in Dental Hygiene
- Standards for Clinical Dental Hygiene Practice
- Professional Traits for the Dental Hygienist
- Legal Requirements for the Dental Hygienist
- Summary
- REFERENCES
- Chapter 3 Ethical Theory and Philosophy
- Chapter Outline
- LEARNING OUTCOMES
- Moral Development
- Theories of Cognitive Moral Development
- Character
- Overview of Ethical Theories
- Summary
- REFERENCES
- Chapter 4 Ethical Principles and Values
- Chapter Outline
- Learning Outcomes
- Ethical Dilemmas
- A Principle
- Principle of Nonmaleficence
- Principle of Beneficence
- Principle of Autonomy
- Principle of Justice
- Values and Concepts
- Applying Principles and Values
- Summary
- References
- Chapter 5 Codes of Ethics
- Chapter Outline
- Learning Outcomes
- Professional Codes in Health Care
- Ethical Code for Dental Hygiene
- Summary
- References
- Chapter 6 Ethical Decision Making in Dental Hygiene and Dentistry
- Chapter Outline
- Learning Outcomes
- Learning Ethical Decision Making
- Ethical Awareness
- Moral Distress
- Ethical Decision-Making Models
- Ethical Dilemmas for the Dental Hygienist
- Solving a Dilemma Using the Ethical Decision-Making Model
- Summary
- References
- Chapter 7 Social Responsibility
- Chapter Outline
- Learning Outcomes
- Disparities in Oral Health Care
- Health Disparities and Professionalism
- Dental Therapists as Part of the Oral Healthcare Workforce
- Summary
- References
- Section II Law
- Chapter 8 Society and the State Dental Practice Act
- Chapter Outline
- Learning Outcomes
- Statutory Law
- State Dental Boards
- The Practice of Dental Hygiene
- Rules and Regulations
- Display of License
- License Renewal
- Standards of Practice
- Continuing Education Requirements
- Licensing Fees
- Other Selected Statutory Provisions
- Due Process
- Summary
- References
- Chapter 9 Dental Hygienist–Patient Relationship
- Chapter Outline
- Learning Outcomes
- Legal Framework of the Relationship
- Overview of the Legal System
- Civil Law
- Rights and Responsibilities of the Dental Hygienist and Patient
- Legal Actions for Healthcare Injuries
- Informed Refusal
- Summary
- References
- Chapter 10 Dental Hygienist–Dentist-Employer Relationship
- Chapter Outline
- Learning Outcomes
- Seeking and Obtaining Employment
- Employment Relationship
- Employment Laws
- Employment Environment
- Bullying and Cyberbullying
- Summary
- Reference
- Section III Simulations and Applications
- Case Studies, Activities, and Testlets
- Cases for Study and Discussion
- Case 1 Mario and the School-Based Sealant Program
- Case 2 To Sell or Not to Sell
- Case 3 Trevor and the Technology
- Case 4 A Great Boss
- Case 5 Patients with Special Needs
- Case 6 Standard Precautions
- Case 7 Warming Up
- Case 8 Patient Confession
- Case 9 Guidelines or Mandates?
- Case 10 Misdiagnosis
- Case 11 Medical Clearance and the Student Dental Hygienist
- Case 12 The Dental Therapist
- Case 13 Summer Employment
- Case 14 Questionable Case Selection
- Case 15 The Code
- Case 16 Systemic Racism
- Case 17 The Maxillary Bridge
- Case 18 The Independent Contractor in Accelerated Hygiene
- Case 19 The Dropoff
- Case 20 Integrity Protocol
- Case 21 Natural or Negligence?
- Case 22 Penny Wise, Pound Foolish
- Case 23 Fitting In
- Case 24 New Skills
- Case 25 No Openings Today
- Case 26 Just Clean His Teeth
- Case 27 Breach of Contract?
- Case 28 The Dentist Dental Assistant
- Case 29 Agnes Day
- Case 30 Cyberbullying
- Suggested Activities
- Testlets
- Answers to Testlet Questions
- Appendix A American Dental Association Principles of Ethics and Code of Professional Conduct With Official Advisory Opinions Revised to November 2020
- Bibliography and Suggested Readings
- Glossary
- Index
- Edition: 4
- Published: May 24, 2022
- Imprint: Saunders
- No. of pages: 232
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN: 9780323761192
- eBook ISBN: 9780323764971
KM
Kristin Minihan-Anderson
Affiliations and expertise
Assistant Professor
Public Health Coordinator
Fones School of Dental Hygiene
University of Bridgeport
Bridgeport, Connecticut