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Ethics, Jurisprudence, and Practice Management in Dental Hygiene

ISBN: 9780130191380 | 0130191388
Edition: 1st
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Prentice Hall
Pub. Date: 1/1/2003

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SummaryTable of Contents
For courses in Ethics, Jurisprudence as well as Practice Management. Rapid technological advances in dental hygiene services have made it increasingly more feasible for licensed hygienists to practice independentlythus making a solid understanding of ethics and business management not only desirable, but critical. Unique in approach, this innovative text exploresin a single volume the moral, legal, and administrative challenges dental hygienists are likely to encounter in clinical practice, in an office settingand the interrelationships between... MORE
Prefacexi
Introductionxiii
Introduction to Moral Philosophy and Moral Reasoning
1(18)
Objectives
... MORE(1)
Introduction
1(2)
Ethical Theories: A Survey of Moral Theories
3(5)
Utilitarianism
3(3)
Kantian Ethics
6(2)
Virtue Ethics
8(1)
Social Philosophy
8(8)
Utilitarianism and Justice
9(1)
Liberalism and Rights
9(3)
Rawls's Theory of Justice
12(4)
Summary
16(1)
Self-Test
16(1)
Activities
17(2)
Ethical Principles and Core Values
19(14)
Objectives
19(1)
Introduction
19(1)
Ethical Principles
20(9)
Autonomy
20(1)
Confidentiality
21(2)
Societal Trust
23(1)
Nonmaleficence
23(1)
Beneficence
24
Justice
25(25)
Veracity
25(1)
Fidelity
26(1)
Paternalism/Parentalism
26(2)
Utility
28(1)
Summary
29(1)
Self-Test
29(1)
Activities
30(1)
Case Study
30(3)
Informed Consent
33(20)
Objectives
33(1)
Introduction
33(2)
Rights and Duties Involved in Informed Consent
35
Evolution of the Concept of Informed Consent
35(38)
Exceptions to the Rule
38(3)
The Ideal Context
41(1)
Disclosure in the Office: Practical Hints
42(3)
Informed Consent and Research
45(1)
Disclosure by Infected Health Care Providers
45(2)
Patients' Bill of Rights
47(1)
Summary
48(1)
Self-Test
49(1)
Activities
50(1)
Case Study
50(3)
Decision Making
53(14)
Objectives
53(1)
Introduction
53(2)
Ethical Dilemma
55(2)
Developing the Ability to Solve Ethical Problems
57(3)
Steps of Decision Making
60(4)
Explaining Decision Making Steps
61(3)
Summary
64(1)
Self-Test
64(1)
Activities
65(1)
Case Study
66(1)
Jurisprudence
67(22)
Objectives
67(1)
Introduction
68(1)
Criminal Law
68(2)
Civil Law
70(1)
Tort Law
70(5)
Professional Negligence and Malpractice
71(2)
Assault and Battery
73(1)
Defamation
74(1)
Contract Law
75(3)
Abandonment
76(1)
Risk Management
77(1)
Licensure
78(3)
Educational Requirements
78(1)
Written Board Exams
79(1)
Practical Board Exams
79(1)
Other Requirements for Licensure
80(1)
Credentialing
80(1)
Certification
81(1)
State Dental Practice Act
81(3)
Regulation
82(1)
Scope of Practice
83(1)
Supervision
83(1)
Summary
84(1)
Self-Test
84(1)
Activities
85(1)
Case Study
86(3)
Social Issues
89(22)
Objectives
89(1)
Introduction
89(1)
Workplace Legislation
90(6)
Affirmative Action
90(1)
Pregnancy Discrimination
91(1)
Family and Medical Leave Act
92(1)
Americans with Disabilities
92(1)
Age Discrimination
93(1)
Sexual Harassment
94(1)
Occupational Safety and Health Act
95(1)
Reporting Domestic Violence
96(5)
Child Abuse
96(2)
Spouse Abuse
98(1)
Elderly Abuse
99(2)
Access to Care
101(7)
Justice
101(2)
Financial Barriers
103(1)
Managed Care
104(1)
Government Assistance
105(1)
Location Barriers
106(1)
Sociological Barriers
107(1)
Summary
108(1)
Self-Test
108(1)
Activities
109(1)
Case Study
110(1)
Aspects of Practice Management
111(24)
Objectives
111(1)
Introduction
112(2)
Pros and Cons of Management Consultants
114(1)
Management Styles
115(1)
The Team Concept
116(1)
Defining Staff Roles
117(1)
Cross training
118(1)
Staff Meetings and Their Benefits
119(1)
Expectations and Public Relations
120(4)
Employers' Expectations
120(2)
Your Expectations
122(1)
Expectations of Staff
123(1)
Expectations of Patients
123(1)
Marketing and the Dental Practice
124(7)
Marketing: The Patient's Health Care
126(1)
Marketing: The Practice
127(1)
Marketing: Yourself
128(1)
Marketing Strategies
129(1)
Marketing and Profit Centers
129(2)
Summary
131(2)
Self-Test
133(2)
The Business of Dental Hygiene
135(18)
Objectives
135(1)
Introduction
135(3)
Maximizing Skills
138(1)
The Business of Dental Hygiene
139(2)
Dental Insurance and Hygiene Services
141(2)
Continuing Care and Recall Systems
143(4)
Time Management
147(1)
Working With Other Dental Hygienists
148(1)
Alternative Practice Settings/Independent Practice
149(1)
Summary
150(1)
Self-Test
151(1)
Case Study
151(2)
Technology and Dental Hygiene
153(18)
Objectives
153(1)
Introduction
153(2)
Intraoral Camera
155(3)
Digital Radiography
158(2)
Legal Considerations
160(1)
Computerized Periodontal Charting Systems
161(2)
Lasers
163(1)
Pain-Free Injections
164(1)
Cosmetic Imaging and In-Office Fabrication of Restorations
164(2)
Chartless Patient Records
166(1)
Does Patient Care Suffer?
166(1)
How Technology Benefits Dental Hygiene
167(1)
Other Technology Options
167(1)
Summary
168(1)
Self-Test
168(3)
Seeking the Dental Hygiene Position
171(26)
Objectives
171(1)
Introduction
171(2)
Working as a Temporary
173(1)
Employment Resources
173(1)
Preparing for Interviews
174(13)
The Employer's Interview
176(2)
Your Interview
178(1)
The Working Interview
179(1)
Interviews and Personality Tests
180(1)
Attire
180(1)
Resumes
181(5)
Post-Interview Acknowledgments
186(1)
Beginning the New Job
187(8)
Compensation
187(2)
Benefits
189(2)
Negotiating
191(1)
Employment Contracts
192(1)
Policy Manuals
193(2)
Summary
195(1)
Self-Test
196(1)
Planning for the Future and Career Longevity
197(38)
Objectives
197(1)
Introduction
197(1)
The Basics of Investing
198(3)
Spend Money Wisely
201(1)
Insurance Coverage for Dental Hygienists
202(2)
Professional Membership
204(1)
Self-Care
205(2)
Summary
207(1)
Self-Test
208(1)
Appendices
Appendix A Code of Ethics of American Dental Hygienists' Association
209(8)
Appendix B Regional Board Examination Agencies
217(2)
Appendix C States Participation in Board Exams
219(2)
Appendix D Permitted Dental Hygiene Functions and Levels of Supervision
221(4)
Appendix E Components of a Marketing Plan (Alternative Practice)
225(2)
Appendix F Interview Tips: The Basics
227(2)
Appendix G Sample Interview Questions
229(4)
Appendix H Internet Resources
233(2)
Glossary235(4)
Works Cited239(6)
Other References245(12)
Index257

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