Social Media
This federal law restricts what patient information can be shared on social media.
What is HIPAA?
Calling a patient “sweetie” after they introduced themselves as Dr. Martinez shows a lack of this professional quality
What is respect?
Treating a close family member in your practice may create this type of professional concern.
What is a conflict of interest?
A patient leaves a negative review online that is unfair and inaccurate. The ethical response is this.
What is respond professionally without revealing protected health information?
This organization publishes the Code of Ethics most of the U.S. dentists follow.
What is the American Dental Association (ADA)?
This is required before a dental student posts any patient photos online, even if the face is cropped.
What is informed consent?
Looking up your ex’s dental records just to “see what they’ve been up to violates this
What is patient confidentiality?
Discovering that a colleague is altering records to increase insurance reimbursement presents this ethical responsibility
What is the duty to report unethical behavior?
A patient cannot afford ideal treatment. The most ethical first step is..
What is discuss alternative treatment options?
The ADA ethical principle that means “put the patient's interests first”
What is patient autonomy?
You could be violating this if a tattoo, birthmark, name badge, or unique facial feature makes a patient recognizable in your post.
What is patient confidentiality?
Discussing a patient's unpaid balance loudly at the front desk where others can hear violates this principle.
What is patient privacy?
A patient refuses X-rays, but you believe they are necessary for diagnosis. Respecting their choice reflects this principle.
What is patient autonomy?
You accidentally nick a patients ginvigva during a procedure. The professional response is
What is inform the patient honestly and document it?
Failing to refer a patient to a specialist when a case is beyond your skill level violates this duty
What is nonmaleficence/competence?
A dentist declines to post a patient’s case even though it would boost their practice, because they prioritize the patient’s dignity and well-being over publicity. This ethical principle best describes that decision.
What is beneficence?
Your friend asks, “Omg I heard you treated my cousin today! What was wrong with her teeth?” Your correct response would be
What is “I can't discuss that”?
Discovering that a colleague is altering records to increase insurance reimbursement presents this ethical responsibility
What is the duty to report unethical behavior?
A patient starts sharing very personal information that is unrelated to the treatment and makes you uncomfortable. The best professional response is to do this.
What is politely redirect the convo back to dental care?
The ADA principle that means “do no harm”
What is nonmaleficence?
Exaggerating a ‘before and after’ for likes risks violating this ethical principle.
What is veracity (truthfulness)?
You suspect a classmate screenshotted a patient chart to study at home. Even if its for school, this action violates this rule
What is unauthorized access or sharing of protected health information?
A patient asks for a treatment they don’t need; this ethical principle reminds you to avoid overtreatment.
What is nonmaleficence (do no harm)?
A patient asks for your personal phone number “just in case.” The best response is this
What is provide the office contact information instead?
According to the ADA, dentists have an obligation to serve the public community. This principle is called this.
What is beneficence?