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SUPERVISOR : SUPERVISOR: Prof. N.D GUPTA DR. VIVEK SHARMA CHAIRMAN ASSISTANT PROFESSOR CO-
Introduction
Dentistry is a profession, which means it is different from general businesses. As a professional dentist, you are bound by an ethical code of conduct that is above and beyond codes that apply to a nonprofessional.
Introduction contd
Ethics includes/means :
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Moral conduct
Values Standards Professional and personal obligations during interacting with each other. As dental health care professionals, these qualities are important to us as we provide dental care to our patients.
Your actions and attitudes today will effect your future. Becomes Reality; Perception is Often Based on Appearance.
Perception
ETHICS
The word ETHICS is derived from the greek word ETHOS meaning custom or character. is the philosphy of human conduct,a way of stating and evaluating principles by which problems of behaviour can be solved. is concerned with evaluation of human conduct and with standards judging whether actions are right or wrong.
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Definition
of Ethics:
Is as branch of both philosophy and theology, is the systematic study of what is right and good with respect to character and conduct. Ethics seeks to answer two fundamental questions; 1. What should we do? and 2. Why should we do it?
ETHICS
American College of Dentists Ethics are the moral principals or virtues that govern the character and conduct of an individual group.
DENTAL ETHICS
The object of ethics is to emphasize spirit (or intent) rather than law. Dental ethics applies moral principles and virtues to the practice of dentistry.
So dental ethics would mean moral duties and obligations of the dentist towards his patients, professional colleagues and to the society. These help support autonomy and self determination, protest the vulnerable and promote the welfare and equality of human beings.
A systemic body of rules is needed in order that dignity and honour of the dental profession may be upheld,its standards exalted,its sphere of usefulness extended and the advancement of dental science promoted. demonstrate to the public the standard of conduct it can expect from its members.
To
increase the ethical consciousness and ethical responsibility of its members. guide its members in making informed ethical decisions. establish a standard for professional judgment and conduct.
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To
Historical Background
Hippocratic Oath (5th Century BC) Declaration of Geneva International Code of Medical Ethics Declaration of Helsinki (1964)
Federation Dentaire Internationale (FDI): International Principle of Ethics for the Dental Profession (1973)
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Historical Background
Historical Background
International Code of Medical Ethics
Duties of doctors in general
Maintain high standards of professional conduct Practice uninfluenced by motives of profit Obligation to preserve human life Seek second opinions when necessary Confidentiality Obligation to provide emergency care
Historical Background
International Code of Medical Ethics
Unethical practices
Self advertisement beyond that authorized Working in other than one's field Fee-splitting A doctor should behave to colleagues as he would have them to behave to him Must not entice patients from his colleague
Intra-professional relations
Historical Background
Declaration of Helsinki (1964)
Includes recommendations guiding medical doctors to biomedical research involving human subjects. It was adopted by the 18th World Medical Assembly, Helsinki, Finland, 1964 & as revised by the 29th World Medical Assembly, Tokyo, Japan, 1975.
DENTISTRY AS A PROFESSION
A
profession has been defined as an occupation involving relatively long and specialized preparation on the level of higher education and governed by a special code of ethics. The constructive aim of a profession is to do benevolence(good) of public. Dentistry is recognized as a profession.
for human beings Competence in his chosen field Integrity Primary concern for service and not fame or money.
Principles of Ethics
Principles
of ethics: They are the inspirational goals of the profession which provide guidance & offer justification for the code of Professional Conduct. of Professional Conduct: is an expression of specific types of conduct that are either required or prohibited.
Code
or truthfulness
Confidentiality
sometimes attempt to direct a patient toward a particular mode of treatment by stressing certain advantages and not mentioning disadvantages, this is unethical.In addition it may well become a legal problem.
Informed
concept,both a legal and an ethical concept ,is an essential component of a patients right to autonomy.
Patient Autonomy
The
process of informed consent,designed to show respect for persons,fosters their interests by empowering them to pursue and protect their own interst. should not be obtained with
Consent
DUTIES AND OBLIGATIONS OF THE DENTIST TOWARDS PROFESSION and PROFESSIONAL COLLEAGUES
The dentist has to be
Sober, courteous, sympathetic,helpful,modest and punctual. He has to be morally,mentally and phsically clean. It is obligatory to enroll in societies and be updated in knowledge and skills. It is unethical to put down another dentist to the patient. It is not duty bound on the dentist to treat the family of his fellow professionals without charge,but it is professional courtesy.
Paying or accepting commisions. of charges in order to solicit patients. the planned treatment is beyond the dentists skill,the patient is not reffered to a consultant. case of an emergency consultation during the temporary absence of the patients dentist,temporary service is provided and the patient is not sent back. consulted,the dentist accepts charge of case without request of the reffering dentist. practices by others is aided.
Undercutting If
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If
Illegal
The dentist has to assume leadership in the community on matters pertaining to dental health. People should be urged to seek care without influencing choice of dentists.
dentist.
Dentist
signed under his name and authority issuing any certificate which is untrue,misleading or improper. advertising whether directly ,or indirectly,for the purpose of obtaining patients or promoting his own professional advantage. of bogus Diplomas etc. commision.
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Dentists Pledge
I, as a member of the dental profession, shall keep this pledge and these stipulations. I understand and accept that my primary responsibility is to my patients, and I shall dedicate myself to render, to the best of my ability, the highest standard of oral health care and to maintain a relationship of respect and confidence. Therefore, let all come to me safe in the knowledge that their total health and well being are my first considerations.
shall accept the responsibility that, as a professional, my competence rests on continuing the attainment of knowledge and skill in the arts and sciences of dentistry.
acknowledge my obligations to support and sustain the honor and integrity of the profession and to conduct myself in all endeavors such that I shall merit the respect of my patients, colleagues and my community.
further commit myself to the betterment of my community for the benefit of all society. I shall faithfully observe the Principles of Ethics and Code of Professional Conduct set forth by the profession. All this I pledge with pride in my commitment to the profession and public it serves.
CONCLUSION
The
dental profession holds a special position of trust within society. As a consequence, society affords the profession certain privileges, that are not available to members of the public at large. return, the profession makes a commitment to society that its member will adhere to high ethical standards of conduct.
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CONCLUSION
They
recognize that continued public trust in the dental profession is based on the commitment of individual dentists to high ethical standards of conduct.
CONCLUSION
ETHICS MAY BE CONSIDERED AS THE HILLS OF HELP FOR MODERN MAN FOR ,THE MORE HE STUDIES ETHICS AND THE MORE HE USES ETHICAL CONCEPTS AS GUIDES, THE MORE HE IS STRENGTHENED IN CHARACTER. IS NOT AN OBJECT ,IT CANNOT BE BOUGHT ,SOLD OR BARTERED , BUT IT CAN BE SHARED.
ETHICS
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