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Ethics, Jurisprudence, and Practice Management in Dental Hygiene

ISBN: 9780131708228 | 0131708228
Edition: 2nd
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Prentice Hall
Pub. Date: 1/1/2007

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SummaryTable of Contents
"Ethics, Jurisprudence and Practice Management in Dental Hygiene, 2e "is designed to orient dental hygiene students to clinical practice and its many applications in an office setting. Although dentists, dental practices, and dental hygiene can be generalized, each practice will be unique in its daily operations and policies. This book explains how in this new millennium, the art and science of dental hygiene continues to progress and evolve. More states have entered into independent or alternative practice settings for experienced dental hygie... MORE
Prefacex
Acknowledgmentsxi
Reviewersxii
Introductionxiv
Introduction to Moral Philosophy and Moral Reasoning
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Objectives
1(1)
Key Terms
1(1)
Introduction
1(2)
Ethical Theories: A Survey of Moral Theories
3(6)
Utilitarianism
3(3)
Kantian Ethics
6(2)
Virtue Ethics
8(1)
Social Philosophy
9(7)
Utilitarianism and Justice
9(1)
Liberalism and Rights
10(2)
Rawls's Theory of Justice
12(4)
Summary
16(1)
Critical Thinking
17(1)
Case Study
17(2)
Ethical Principles and Core Values
19(14)
Objectives
19(1)
Key Terms
19(1)
Introduction
19(1)
Ethical Principles
20(10)
Autonomy
20(1)
Confidentiality
21(2)
Societal Trust
23(1)
Nonmaleficence
24(1)
Beneficence
25(1)
Justice
26(1)
Veracity
26(1)
Fidelity
27(1)
Paternalism/Parentalism
27(2)
Utility
29(1)
Summary
30(1)
Critical Thinking
30(1)
Case Study
30(3)
Informed Consent
33(22)
Objectives
33(1)
Key Terms
33(1)
Introduction
33(2)
Rights and Duties Involved in Informed Consent
35(1)
Evolution of the Concept of Informed Consent
35(3)
Exceptions to the Rule
38(3)
The Ideal Context
41(2)
Disclosure in the Office: Practical Hints
43(2)
Informed Consent and Research
45(2)
Use of Photos and Other Recording Devices
47(1)
Disclosure by Infected Health Care Providers
48(2)
Patients' Bill of Rights
50(1)
Summary
51(1)
Critical Thinking
52(1)
Case Study
52(3)
Decision Making
55(14)
Objectives
55(1)
Key Terms
55(1)
Introduction
55(2)
Ethical Dilemma
57(2)
Developing the Ability to Solve Ethical Problems
59(3)
Steps of Decision Making
62(4)
Explaining Decision-Making Steps
63(3)
Summary
66(1)
Critical Thinking
66(1)
Case Study
67(2)
Jurisprudence
69(24)
Objectives
69(1)
Key Terms
69(1)
Introduction
70(1)
Criminal Law
71(1)
Civil Law
72(1)
Tort Law
73(4)
Professional Negligence and Malpractice
73(3)
Assault and Battery
76(1)
Defamation
77(1)
Contract Law
77(4)
Abandonment
79(1)
Risk Management
80(1)
Licensure
81(4)
Educational Requirements
81(1)
Written Board Exams
82(1)
Practical Board Exams
83(1)
Other Requirements for Licensure
83(1)
Credentialing
84(1)
Certification
85(1)
State/Provincial Practice Act
85(5)
Regulation
86(1)
Scope of Practice
87(1)
Supervision
88(2)
Summary
90(1)
Critical Thinking
90(1)
Case Study
91(2)
Social Issues
93(30)
Objectives
93(1)
Key Terms
93(1)
Introduction
93(1)
Workplace Legislation
94(9)
Affirmative Action
94(1)
Pregnancy Discrimination Act
95(1)
Family and Medical Leave Act
96(1)
Americans with Disabilities Act
96(2)
Age Discrimination in Employment Act
98(1)
Sexual Harassment
98(1)
Occupational Safety and Health Act
99(1)
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
100(3)
Reporting Domestic Violence
103(5)
Child Abuse
104(2)
Spouse Abuse
106(1)
Elderly Abuse
107(1)
Access to Care
108(12)
Disparities
109(1)
Financial Barriers
110(1)
Managed Care
111(1)
Government Assistance
112(1)
Manpower and Location Barriers
113(2)
Sociological and Cultural Barriers
115(3)
Justice
118(2)
Summary
120(1)
Critical Thinking
120(1)
Case Study
121(2)
Aspects of Practice Management
123(24)
Objectives
123(1)
Key Terms
123(1)
Introduction
124(2)
Pros and Cons of Management Consultants
126(1)
Management Styles
127(1)
The Team Concept
128(1)
Defining Staff Roles
129(1)
Cross Training
130(1)
Staff Meetings and Their Benefits
131(1)
Expectations and Public Relations
132(4)
Employers' Expectations
132(2)
Your Expectations
134(1)
Expectations of Staff
135(1)
Expectations of Patients
135(1)
Marketing and the Dental Practice
136(8)
Marketing the Patient's Health Care
138(1)
Marketing the Practice
139(1)
Marketing Yourself
140(1)
Marketing Strategies
141(1)
Marketing and Profit Centers
142(2)
Summary
144(1)
Critical Thinking
145(1)
Case Study
145(2)
The Business of Dental Hygiene
147(22)
Objectives
147(1)
Key Terms
147(1)
Introduction
147(3)
Maximizing Skills
150(1)
The Business of Dental Hygiene
151(3)
Dental Insurance and Hygiene Services
154(5)
Continuing Care and Recare Systems
159(1)
Time Management
160(1)
Working with Other Dental Hygienists
161(1)
Alternative Practice Settings/Independent Practice
162(1)
Working as a Public Health Dental Hygienist
163(1)
Career Alternatives
164(1)
Lifelong Learning
165(1)
Summary
166(1)
Critical Thinking
166(1)
Case Study
167(2)
Technology and Dental Hygiene
169(20)
Objectives
169(1)
Key Terms
169(1)
Introduction
169(2)
Intraoral Cameras
171(3)
Digital Radiography
174(2)
Legal Considerations
176(1)
Computerized Periodontal Charting Systems
177(1)
Lasers
178(3)
Pain-Free Injections
181(2)
Cosmetic Imaging and In-Office Fabrication of Restorations
183(1)
Chartless Patient Records
184(1)
Vision Enhancers
184(1)
Does Patient Care Suffer?
185(1)
How Technology Benefits Dental Hygiene
186(1)
Other Technology Options
186(1)
Summary
187(1)
Critical Thinking
187(1)
Case Study
188(1)
Seeking the Dental Hygiene Position
189(28)
Objectives
189(1)
Key Terms
189(1)
Introduction
189(2)
Working as a Temporary
191(1)
Employment Resources
192(1)
Preparing for Interviews
192(15)
The Employer's Interview
194(2)
Your Interview
196(1)
The Working Interview
197(1)
Interviews and Personality Tests
198(1)
Attire
198(2)
Leadership versus Management: Qualities and Opportunities
200(1)
Resumes
201(5)
Postinterview Acknowledgments
206(1)
Beginning the New Job
207(8)
Compensation
207(2)
Benefits
209(2)
Negotiating
211(1)
Employment Contracts
212(1)
Policy Manuals
213(2)
Summary
215(1)
Critical Thinking
215(1)
Case Study
216(1)
Planning for the Future and Career Longevity
217(50)
Objectives
217(1)
Key Terms
217(1)
Introduction
217(1)
The Basics of Investing
218(3)
Spend Money Wisely
221(1)
Insurance Coverage for Dental Hygienists
222(2)
Professional Membership
224(1)
Self-Care
225(3)
Summary
228(1)
Critical Thinking
229(1)
Case Study
229(2)
Appendices
Appendix A Code of Ethics of the American Dental Hygienists' Association
231(8)
Appendix B Code of Ethics of the Canadian Dental Hygienists Association
239(12)
Appendix C Dental Hygiene Client's Bill of Rights
251(2)
Appendix D National, Regional, and Provincial Board Examination Agencies
253(4)
Appendix E Components of a Marketing Plan (Alternative Practice)
257(2)
Appendix F Interview Tips: The Basics
259(2)
Appendix G Sample Interview Questions
261(2)
Appendix H Internet Resources
263(4)
Glossary267(6)
Works Cited273(8)
Index281

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