DOH124 Study Guide - Final Guide: Virtue Ethics, Deontological Ethics, Consequentialism
DOH124 QNS
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What is ethics
- Ethics is defined as the study of morality that acts as a basis for making
decisions. It involves both rational and non-rational ethics.
- Non rational ethics is a decision making basis not based on fact or logic
but can be valid. Such examples include obedience, imitation of other
professionals or mentors, feeling, intuition or habit.
- Rational ethics is in contrast a basis for decision making that is based on
fact and logic. Such types include:
- Deontology which is the search for a set of rules that act as a basis
for all decisions;
- Consequentialism which is decision making based on the analysis of
outcomes only, not of the procedure involved;
- Principlism which is based on a set of ethical principles;
- and virtue ethics which is based on building the character of the
decision makers, including qualities such as honesty
Define compassion, competence and autonomy
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Define profession, professional and professionalism
A profession is defined a body of individuals that are educated in the same field
and adhere to a given ethical standard. A professional is an individual involved in
that profession who adheres to such ethical standards. Professionalism refers to
the description of the professional and the extent to which they adhere to the
ethical standards of the body or profession.
Explain good practice
Good practice involves three main aspects:
1. Good care which involves:
a. Working within the limitations of one’s education
b. Continuing education throughout career, through research and
attending conferences and reading published articles to keep up to
date on new findings in the profession
c. Balancing harm and benefit in making healthcare decisions with the
patient
d. A patient centred approach to treatment, involving good
communication, listening and other interpersonal skills
2. Shared decision making between patient and practitioner, including
informed consent and inclusion of family if requested or an opportunity to
consult with family before making such decisions.
3. Decisions about access to care
What does the code of conduct for health practitioners seek to do
Summarise the code of ethics
How are dental health professionals made accountable for their actions
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What are current dental materials made of and what are their characteristics
Metals, ceramics, polymers and composites are currently used in dentistry. Their
qualifying characteristics include biocompatibility…
Lec 3
Outline the roles of the three government systems in the healthcare system
Lec 4
What are the types of dental wires and what are the criteria for selection basis
What are the uses of dental wires
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Define dentistry and define society
Contrast the code of conduct for dentists and society
Outline the levels of disease prevention
Lec 6
Describe the composition and production of the three types of gypsum and list
their applications
Discuss setting variables of gypsum
Describe techniques involved in pouring models
Describe safety precautions in pouring models
Lec 7
What are dental waxes? Include a definition, form, colour, constituents and other
properties
List the types of waxes
Outline the properties of waxes
Outline the three classifications of waxes
What are the non-dental applications of waxes
Describe the safety precautions of dental waxes
Document Summary
Ethics is defined as the study of morality that acts as a basis for making decisions. Non rational ethics is a decision making basis not based on fact or logic but can be valid. Such examples include obedience, imitation of other professionals or mentors, feeling, intuition or habit. Rational ethics is in contrast a basis for decision making that is based on fact and logic. Deontology which is the search for a set of rules that act as a basis for all decisions; Consequentialism which is decision making based on the analysis of outcomes only, not of the procedure involved; Principlism which is based on a set of ethical principles; And virtue ethics which is based on building the character of the decision makers, including qualities such as honesty. A profession is defined a body of individuals that are educated in the same field and adhere to a given ethical standard.
