DMD Patient Care & Management Ethics 2

Question 1

A competent adult patient refuses a recommended extraction of a non-restorable tooth after full disclosure of risks. What is the dentist's most appropriate action?

Accepted Answer

Respect the refusal and document the informed refusal in the record

Answer

Under the principle of patient autonomy, a competent adult may refuse treatment, and the informed refusal should be documented.

Question 2

Which ADA Code of Ethics principle is most directly violated when a dentist recommends unnecessary crowns to increase revenue?

Accepted Answer

Veracity

Answer

Veracity requires truthfulness, and misrepresenting treatment needs is a deception of the patient.

Question 3

A dentist wishes to end a professional relationship with a patient who is mid-treatment. What must the dentist do to avoid patient abandonment?

Accepted Answer

Give reasonable notice and help the patient obtain continued care

Answer

The ADA Code requires reasonable notice and arrangements so the patient's oral health is not jeopardized when care is discontinued.

Question 4

Under HIPAA, which disclosure of protected health information does NOT require patient authorization?

Accepted Answer

Sharing records with a specialist for treatment purposes

Answer

HIPAA permits disclosure of PHI without authorization for treatment, payment, and health care operations.

Question 5

A 15-year-old presents alone requesting elective orthodontic treatment. In most US states, who must give informed consent?

Accepted Answer

The patient's parent or legal guardian

Answer

Minors generally cannot give legal consent for elective care, so a parent or legal guardian must consent, although the minor's assent should be sought.

DMD - Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry Practice Test

DMD - Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry Practice Test

DMD Patient Care & Management Ethics 2