Professionalism
Ethical Theories
Ethical Principles
Values & Concepts
100
Dentistry is a commodity
What is THE COMMERCIAL MODEL
100
Acts are right or wrong independent of their consequences.
What is NONCONSEQUENTALISM
100
Latin for first do no harm
What is PRIMUM NON NOCERE
100
One or more ethical principles are in conflict.
What is AN ETHICAL DILEMMA
200
The patient and the dentist are equals
What is THE INTERACTIVE MODEL
200
The rightness or wrongness is determined by the consequences
What is CONSEQUENTIALISM
200
What is owed, due or deserved.
What is JUSTICE
200
Telling the truth
What is VERACITY
300
Members of the group control the knowledge and skill
What is THE GUILD MODEL
300
The qualities that define a person
What is CHARACTER
300
Doing Good
What is BENEFICENCE
300
The understanding of a patient regarding treatment risks and options.
What is INFORMED CONSENT
400
Essential skills requiring knowledge, skills and ability
What is COMPETENCY
400
The theory that people operate on their experiences to make sense of them
What is COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT THEORY
400
The ability to be self-governing
What is AUTONOMY
400
That which is trusted or held in secret.
What is CONFIDENTIALITY
500
It is for the purpose of protecting the health and safety of the public.
What is LICENSURE
500
The development theory that dealt with females
What is GILLIGANS THEORY
500
The founding Principle of all health professionals
What is NONMALEFICENCE
500
The professional in a parental role.
What is PATERNALISM
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