Assignment task: Summarize below principles. The paramount responsibility of a dentist is to the health and well-being of patients.
- Be truthful, obey the law, and provide care with respect for human rights and dignity and without discrimination.
- Commit to the highest level of professionalism by maintaining current competency.
- Respect the right of patients to be cared for by the dentist of their choice.
- Provide timely and competent care that is consistent with the standards of the profession.
- Provide unbiased explanation of options with associated risks and costs, and obtain consent before proceeding with investigations or treatment.
- Recognize limitations and refer patients to others more qualified when appropriate.
- Make the well-being of patients the primary consideration when making referrals to other health care workers.
- Never overstate or embellish qualifications, including advertising or speech, that could mislead a reasonable person.
- Maintain a safe and healthy office environment for both patients and staff.
- Accept responsibility for the care provided by authorized dental personnel.
- Only provide compromised or unconventional treatment with full disclosure and consent of patients.
- Only make evaluative remarks about the work of others after making reasonable efforts to understand the prior treatment history of patients.
- Maintain appropriate and dignified boundaries in the patient-dentist relationship.
- Protect the confidentiality of the personal and health information of patients.