COM Ethics & Professional Standards 3

Question 1

A COM wants to advertise their services online. Which advertising practice would be considered unethical?

Accepted Answer

Providing testimonials that guarantee specific outcomes

Answer

Advertising testimonials that guarantee outcomes is misleading and violates professional advertising ethics.

Question 2

Under the principle of justice in orofacial myology, a practitioner is obligated to:

Accepted Answer

Treat all patients equally regardless of payment ability when feasible

Answer

Justice requires fair, equitable distribution of services and non-discriminatory treatment of patients.

Question 3

A COM receives a referral from an orthodontist who is also a personal friend. What is the most ethical approach?

Accepted Answer

Document the professional relationship and ensure clinical decisions remain objective

Answer

Documenting the relationship and maintaining clinical objectivity manages the potential dual relationship appropriately.

Question 4

If a parent refuses to consent to recommended treatment for their minor child, the COM should:

Accepted Answer

Document the refusal, educate the parent, and respect their decision

Answer

Parental autonomy must be respected; the practitioner should document refusal and provide education while respecting the decision.

Question 5

Which behavior demonstrates professional integrity in record-keeping for a COM?

Accepted Answer

Maintaining accurate, timely, and complete session notes

Answer

Accurate and timely documentation is a fundamental professional and ethical obligation in all healthcare disciplines.

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