Professional Knowledge Flashcards
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Which ethical principle most directly obligates an orthodontist to keep patient information confidential?
Answer: Confidentiality/Autonomy
Respecting patient confidentiality stems from the principles of privacy and patient autonomy.
Informed consent in orthodontics requires the practitioner to disclose:
Answer: Risks, benefits, alternatives, and expected outcomes
Valid informed consent requires disclosing risks, benefits, alternatives, and prognosis so patients can decide.
A commitment to lifelong learning after ABO certification is formalized through:
Answer: Continuing education and recertification requirements
Maintaining certification requires ongoing continuing education and periodic recertification.
When a patient's desired treatment conflicts with sound clinical judgment, the orthodontist should:
Answer: Educate the patient and decline treatment that would cause harm
Non-maleficence obligates clinicians to avoid harmful treatment while educating the patient on risks.
Which document primarily guides ethical conduct for orthodontists in the United States?
Answer: The ADA Principles of Ethics and Code of Professional Conduct
The ADA Principles of Ethics and Code of Professional Conduct govern professional dental behavior.
Advertising by an ABO Diplomate must be:
Answer: Truthful and not misleading about credentials
Ethical standards require that professional advertising be truthful and not deceptive regarding qualifications.
Referring a complex case beyond one's competence to a specialist reflects which professional obligation?
Answer: Acting in the patient's best interest (beneficence)
Referring when a case exceeds one's expertise serves the patient's best interest and welfare.