ADA Code of Ethics QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 100% CORRECT
The ADA Code is, in effect, what? Correct Answer: A written expression
of OBLIGATIONS arising from the IMPLIED contract between Dental
Profession and Society.
Three main components of ADA Code Correct Answer: 1. Principle of
Ethics
2. Code of Professional Conduct
3. Advisory Opinions
Five fundamental Principles that form the foundation of the ADA code
Correct Answer: 1. Patient autonomy
2. Nonmaleficence
3. Benficence
4. Justice
5. Veracity
True or False: The five fundamental principles can overlap each other.
Correct Answer: True: As well as compete with each other for priority
True or False: The Code of Professional Conduct is non-binding on
members of the ADA. Correct Answer: False: It is BINDING and
violations may result in disciplinary action
What are Advisory Opinions? (as a whole) Correct Answer:
Interpretations that apply to the Code of Professional Conduct to
specific fact situations.
,True or False: The ADA Code is a set document with a complete
articulation of all ethical obligations. Correct Answer: False: The ADA
code is an EVOLVING document and by its very nature cannot be a
complete articulation of all ethical obligations
The ADA calls upon dentists to follow ______________ which have the
benefit of ____________ as their primary goal. Correct Answer: high
ethical standards ; the patient
Autonomy Correct Answer: 1. "Dentist has a duty to respect the
patient's rights to self-determination and confidentiality."
2. "Professionals have a duty to treat the patient ACCORDING to the
patient's desires, WITHIN the bounds of ACCEPTED Treatment, and to
PROTECT the Patient's CONFIDENTIALITY."
What are the 2 Codes of Professional Conduct that apply to the
principle Patient Autonomy? Correct Answer: 1. Patient Involvement
2. Patient Records
Patient Involvement Correct Answer: 1. Autonomy
2. "Dentist should INFORM the patient of the PROPOSED TXT, and ANY
REASONABLE ALTERNATIVES, in a manner that allows the patient to
become involved in treatment decisions."
Patient Records Correct Answer: 1. Autonomy
2. "Dentists are OBLIGED to safeguard the confidentiality of patient
records."
3. "Dentists shall MAINTAIN patient records in a manner consistent with
the protection of the welfare of the patient."
4. "Upon request of a patient or another dental practitioner, dentists
shall PROVIDE any information in accordance with applicable law that
will be beneficial for the future treatment of that patient."
, Advisory Options under Patient Records Correct Answer: 1. Furnishing
Copies of Records
2. Confidentiality of Patient Records
Furnishing Copies of Records Correct Answer: 1. Autonomy
2. "Dentist has the ETHICAL OBLIGATION on request of either the
patient or the patient's new dentist to furnish in accordance with
applicable law, either gratuitously or for nominal cost, such dental
records or copies or summaries of them, including dental X-rays or
copies of them, as will be beneficial for the future treatment of that
patient."
2. "This obligation exists whether or not the patient's account is paid in
full."
Confidentiality of Patient Records Correct Answer: 1. Autonomy
2. "The statement in this section that relevant information in the
records should be released to another dental practitioner ASSUMES
that the dentist requesting the information is the patient's PRESENT
DENTIST."
3. "Dentists should be aware that the laws of the various jurisdictions in
the United States are NOT Uniform and some confidentiality laws
appear to prohibit the transfer of pertinent information, such as HIV
seropositivity."
4. "Absent certain knowledge that the laws of the dentist's jurisdiction
permit the forwarding of this information, a dentist should OBTAIN the
Patient's WRITTEN PERMISSION before forwarding health records which
contain information of a sensitive nature, such as HIV seropositivity,
chemical dependency or sexual preference."
5. "If it is necessary for a treating dentist to CONSULT with another
dentist or physician with respect
to the patient, and the circumstances do NOT permit the patient to
remain anonymous, the treating dentist should seek the PERMISSION of
ANSWERS 100% CORRECT
The ADA Code is, in effect, what? Correct Answer: A written expression
of OBLIGATIONS arising from the IMPLIED contract between Dental
Profession and Society.
Three main components of ADA Code Correct Answer: 1. Principle of
Ethics
2. Code of Professional Conduct
3. Advisory Opinions
Five fundamental Principles that form the foundation of the ADA code
Correct Answer: 1. Patient autonomy
2. Nonmaleficence
3. Benficence
4. Justice
5. Veracity
True or False: The five fundamental principles can overlap each other.
Correct Answer: True: As well as compete with each other for priority
True or False: The Code of Professional Conduct is non-binding on
members of the ADA. Correct Answer: False: It is BINDING and
violations may result in disciplinary action
What are Advisory Opinions? (as a whole) Correct Answer:
Interpretations that apply to the Code of Professional Conduct to
specific fact situations.
,True or False: The ADA Code is a set document with a complete
articulation of all ethical obligations. Correct Answer: False: The ADA
code is an EVOLVING document and by its very nature cannot be a
complete articulation of all ethical obligations
The ADA calls upon dentists to follow ______________ which have the
benefit of ____________ as their primary goal. Correct Answer: high
ethical standards ; the patient
Autonomy Correct Answer: 1. "Dentist has a duty to respect the
patient's rights to self-determination and confidentiality."
2. "Professionals have a duty to treat the patient ACCORDING to the
patient's desires, WITHIN the bounds of ACCEPTED Treatment, and to
PROTECT the Patient's CONFIDENTIALITY."
What are the 2 Codes of Professional Conduct that apply to the
principle Patient Autonomy? Correct Answer: 1. Patient Involvement
2. Patient Records
Patient Involvement Correct Answer: 1. Autonomy
2. "Dentist should INFORM the patient of the PROPOSED TXT, and ANY
REASONABLE ALTERNATIVES, in a manner that allows the patient to
become involved in treatment decisions."
Patient Records Correct Answer: 1. Autonomy
2. "Dentists are OBLIGED to safeguard the confidentiality of patient
records."
3. "Dentists shall MAINTAIN patient records in a manner consistent with
the protection of the welfare of the patient."
4. "Upon request of a patient or another dental practitioner, dentists
shall PROVIDE any information in accordance with applicable law that
will be beneficial for the future treatment of that patient."
, Advisory Options under Patient Records Correct Answer: 1. Furnishing
Copies of Records
2. Confidentiality of Patient Records
Furnishing Copies of Records Correct Answer: 1. Autonomy
2. "Dentist has the ETHICAL OBLIGATION on request of either the
patient or the patient's new dentist to furnish in accordance with
applicable law, either gratuitously or for nominal cost, such dental
records or copies or summaries of them, including dental X-rays or
copies of them, as will be beneficial for the future treatment of that
patient."
2. "This obligation exists whether or not the patient's account is paid in
full."
Confidentiality of Patient Records Correct Answer: 1. Autonomy
2. "The statement in this section that relevant information in the
records should be released to another dental practitioner ASSUMES
that the dentist requesting the information is the patient's PRESENT
DENTIST."
3. "Dentists should be aware that the laws of the various jurisdictions in
the United States are NOT Uniform and some confidentiality laws
appear to prohibit the transfer of pertinent information, such as HIV
seropositivity."
4. "Absent certain knowledge that the laws of the dentist's jurisdiction
permit the forwarding of this information, a dentist should OBTAIN the
Patient's WRITTEN PERMISSION before forwarding health records which
contain information of a sensitive nature, such as HIV seropositivity,
chemical dependency or sexual preference."
5. "If it is necessary for a treating dentist to CONSULT with another
dentist or physician with respect
to the patient, and the circumstances do NOT permit the patient to
remain anonymous, the treating dentist should seek the PERMISSION of
