Learn how to make sound ethical and legal decisions in practice with ETHICS AND LAW IN DENTAL HYGIENE, Second Edition. This book is written in the context of real-world situations that you will encounter on a regular basis in dental hygiene practice. The book is divided into three sections:: ethics, law, and simulations and applications. The latter section contains 25 case studies with accompanying discussion and thought questions, along with testlets that mirror the style of the newly revised National Board Dental Hygiene Examination (NBDHE) and suggested activities. Appendixes include the recently revised American Dental Association (ADA) and American Dental Hygiene Association (ADHA) respective codes of ethics, making this the most up-to-date ethics book for dental hygiene currently on the market. With this expert guidance, youll be prepared to take the NBDHE and address ethical dilemmas in everyday practice.
Section I - Ethics 1. Ethics and Professionalism 2. Ethical Theory and Philosophy 3. Ethical Principles and Values 4. Social Responsibility 5. Codes of Ethics Appendix 5-1: American Dental Hygienists Association Code of Ethics for Dental Hygienists 6. Ethical Decision Making in Dental Hygiene and Dentistry Section II - Law 7. Society and the State Dental Practice Act 8. Dental Hygienist-Patient Relationship 9. Dental Hygienist-Dentist-Employer Relationship 10. Risk Management Section III - Simulations and Applications Case Studies, Activities, and Testlets Appendix A: American Dental Association Principles of Ethics and Code of Professional Conduct Bibliography and Suggested Readings Glossary Index
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