Gain a comprehensive understanding of the ethical and legal issues in dental practice and learn professional, practical ways to handle them with Ethics and Law in Dental Hygiene, 3rd Edition. Written by expert author, speaker, and educator Phyllis Beemsterboer, the new edition of this trusted reference uses real-world situations liberally to clarify key concepts and incorporates timely content on alternative workforce models, the Affordable Care Act, professionalism, and more. Additional case studies and "testlets" provide you with with opportunities for application and critical thinking and help prepare you for success on the NBDHE.
1. Cover image - p. i 2. Title Page - p. i 3. Table of Contents - p. i 4. Copyright - p. iv 5. Contributors - p. v 6. Reviewers - p. ix 7. Ancillary Writers - p. xi 8. Dedication - p. xiii 9. Preface - p. xv 10. Acknowledgments - p. xvii 11. Section I Ethics - p. 1 12. 1 Ethics and Professionalism - p. 3 13. 2 Ethical Theory and Philosophy - p. 15 14. 3 Ethical Principles and Values - p. 25 15. 4 Social Responsibility - p. 35 16. 5 Codes of Ethics - p. 41 17. 6 Ethical Decision Making in Dental Hygiene and Dentistry - p. 53 18. Section II Law - p. 63 19. 7 Society and the State Dental Practice Act - p. 65 20. 8 Dental Hygienist–Patient Relationship - p. 79 21. 9 Dental Hygienist–Dentist-Employer Relationship - p. 91 22. 10 Risk Management - p. 101 23. Section III Simulations and Applications - p. 111 24. Case Studies, Activities, and Testlets - p. 113 25. Appendix A American Dental Association Principles of Ethics and Code of Professional Conduct - p. 157 26. Bibliography and Suggested Readings - p. 175 27. Glossary - p. 179 28. Index - p. 181
Gain a comprehensive understanding of the ethical and legal issues in dental practice and learn professional, practical ways to handle them with Ethics and Law in Dental Hygiene, 3rd Edition. Written by expert author, speaker, and educator Phyllis Beemsterboer, the new edition of this trusted reference uses real-world situations liberally to clarify key concepts and incorporates timely content on alternative workforce models, the Affordable Care Act, professionalism, and more. Additional case studies and "testlets" provide you with with opportunities for application and critical thinking and help prepare you for success on the NBDHE.
1. Cover image - p. i 2. Title Page - p. i 3. Table of Contents - p. i 4. Copyright - p. iv 5. Contributors - p. v 6. Reviewers - p. ix 7. Ancillary Writers - p. xi 8. Dedication - p. xiii 9. Preface - p. xv 10. Acknowledgments - p. xvii 11. Section I Ethics - p. 1 12. 1 Ethics and Professionalism - p. 3 13. 2 Ethical Theory and Philosophy - p. 15 14. 3 Ethical Principles and Values - p. 25 15. 4 Social Responsibility - p. 35 16. 5 Codes of Ethics - p. 41 17. 6 Ethical Decision Making in Dental Hygiene and Dentistry - p. 53 18. Section II Law - p. 63 19. 7 Society and the State Dental Practice Act - p. 65 20. 8 Dental Hygienist–Patient Relationship - p. 79 21. 9 Dental Hygienist–Dentist-Employer Relationship - p. 91 22. 10 Risk Management - p. 101 23. Section III Simulations and Applications - p. 111 24. Case Studies, Activities, and Testlets - p. 113 25. Appendix A American Dental Association Principles of Ethics and Code of Professional Conduct - p. 157 26. Bibliography and Suggested Readings - p. 175 27. Glossary - p. 179 28. Index - p. 181
