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Ethics in DentistryPresentation

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Failure to disclose dental error or mistake with patient

Identify ethical dilemma or problem

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Dr. Deceptive was evaluating a child, parents informed the dentist that the child was experiencing inflammation and redness in the gingivaThe Dentist did not do X-rays on the child because of parent refusal and so when the Dentist examined the patient, he assumed and concluded that the diagnosis was gingivitis because he wasn't used to diagnosing a patient without X-rays he wasn't as thorough and didn't double-check

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2. Collect information

When the patient came back 6 months later, the Dentist noticed accelerated stages of periodontal disease that he had intially missedAfter reccomending X-rays and getting permission, he concluded that his previous diagnosis was incorrect and was in fact Early periodontitis that had progressed into periodontal disease

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OPTION 1: inform the patient that the previous diagnosis was incorrect and that all treatment plans created in accordance would have to be canceled (pros: the Doctor would be displaying truthfulness and would keep trust between the patient)(cons: the patient and family would be frustrated, possible charges could have already been carried out, the Doctor might be viewed as incompetent)OPTION 2: Refrain from telling the patient that the previous diagnosis was incorrect and instead, continue treatment for that diagnosis, or change treatment without informing patient according to correct diagnosis.(pros: would avoid questions about the Doctor’s experience and reliability, may make money)(cons: would be a violation of the patients rights, would be dishonest, may result in lawsuits or being reported)

3. State the options

The dentist would also be commiting an act of ommission because he didn't do something that should have been done in order to gain a correct diagnosis

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4. Apply ethical principles to the options

VERACITY

BENEFICENCE

To communicate truthfully and to never hide the truth or lie

To do good and prevent harm to the patient

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“Malman Law.” Malman Law, 31 Jan. 2024, www.malmanlaw.com/malman-law-injury-blog/dental-malpractice#:~:text=Common%20ways%20to%20deviate%20from. Accessed 23 Sept. 2024.

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5. Make the decision

The dentist does not want to get caught so he doesnt inform anyone that the child actually had periodontal disease

The dentist makes a treatment plan for the periodontal disease but disguises it as treatment for gingivitis

The dentist refuses to diclose any treatment plans with dental assistant

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Eventually the Dentist gets found out and is facing fines and charges from the patient's family

When he has successfully treated the disease, he decides to charge the procedure at the normal price not for gingivitis but disguised as it

The Denttist is being dishonest by implying that the treatment he is planning is relevant to the false diagnosis rather than the newer one.

The dentist keeps up with his lie, even saying that it is gingivitis and not periodontal disease because it is extremely rare

parents are suspicious because they did not get informed of the particular procedure

The doctor informs parents that the patient is starting a treatment plan for gingivitis

6. Implement the decision

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In the end we learn that it is always best to follow proper methods, as well as being completely honest with everyone you work for and with

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