code of ethics - answer principles of professional conduct, moral and ethical
commitments
complaints director - answer deals with issues brought forward from the public &
registrants through the HPA
complaints from public, registrants, employers are made to the complaints director.
this person decides if it should be heard or go to alternative complaint resolution.
health professions act of alberta - answer contains the code of ethics
patient autonomy & informed choice - answer code of ethics.
includes nature of treatment (and non-treatment) advantages, disadvantages, risks,
costs, referral.
nonmaleficence - answerDo not leave the patient worse than if no treatment had been
provided.
Disclose if there has been harm done
beneficence - answerImprove or maintain pt condition, considering the patient factors
We are accountable for the benefits and outcomes of treatment
competence - answerDelivery of quality care in a timely fashion
Follow currently accepted professional standards
veracity - answerObtain informed consent before tx
Disclose all information, and do not mislead or misrepresent information.
duty of care - answercompetent and timely care
continuing competency program - answerthrough the HPA.
contiuing ed to maintain competency and stay up-to-date
60 credits every 2 years
informed consent - answerprocess of a dentist educating pt so that the pt can make
their own tx decisions.
include tx and non tx options
Benefits, prognosis, significant risks of doing vs not doing tx, alternatives, costs
give pt reasonable expectation of outcome
clear expectations
emergency treatment - answerpain, bleeding, control infection
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