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discontinuation of a patient/provider relationship

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abandonment

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A nongovernmental process for ensuring that a predetermined set of standards has been met; used to assure the public that the graduates of a program are prepared to practice

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accreditation

The Commission on Dental Accreditation

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a claim of an individual in a legal proceeding

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allegation

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to be without morals

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amoral

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independent

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autonomous

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the principle of self-determination; the right to decide on a course of action without influence

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autonomy

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bodily harm against another person

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battery

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promoting good or well-being

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beneficence

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breaking a contract

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breach of contract

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the qualities that define a person

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character

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legal action taken to protect the private rights of individuals

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civil action

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legal matters other than criminal ones (torts and contractual agreements)

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civil law

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rights granted to residents of the US

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civil rights

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a set of rules or guidelines that address ethical standards of a professional group

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code of ethics

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having the knowledge, skill, and ability to perform a prescribed set of tasks or duties independently

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competency

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something entrusted and held in secret

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confidentiality

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the theory that the rightness or wrongness of actions is determined by consequences

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consequentialism — teleology

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an action or lack of action that contributes to the harm or injury of an individual and negatively affects his or her health

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contributory negligence

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a legal action taken in a court of law

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criminal action

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a body of laws established for the purpose of preventing harm to society

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criminal law

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maliciously making a false statement that injures another’s reputation

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defamation

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person being sued or charged

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defendant

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a discovery method, out of court, in which info is given under oath of testimony and recorded by a court reporter

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deposition

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each party obtains info in a case

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discovery

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the just allocation and distribution of resources for the good of society
distributive justice
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the right to a fair application of laws
due process
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an individual younger than 18 who is independent
emancipated minor
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federal agency that investigates claims of employment discrimination and sexual harassment
equal employment opportunity commission
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the process by which ethical decisions are made using a structured format
ethical analysis
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a situation in which two or more ethical principles are in conflict
ethical dilemma
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a systemic examination of morals involving critical reflection and analysis about what is right and wrong
ethical theory
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a relationship based on responsibility between the patient and provider
fiduciary relationship
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threatening a person by word or deed
harassment
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an individual who has undergone professional training but is no longer able to function in a professional capacity because of illness or substance abuse
impaired professional
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not specifically stated or written but inferred by actions
implied
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a written report that details the aspects of an accident or situation
incident reporting
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providing info to and ensuring the understanding of a patient regarding treatment
informed consent
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the required link between a patient's injury and a dental hygienist's breach of duty
injury causation
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a civil wrong that occurs when an individual intends the results of an action
intentional tort
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the principle that deals with fairness
justice
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services done without reasonable care or skill and in violation with ethics
malpractice
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situation in which obligations and responsibilities are in conflict
moral dilemma
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frustration from perceived powerlessness when what is happening appears to be wrong and the person is unable to act ethically
moral distress
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that which is right and good; the quality of an action with regard to right and wrong
morality
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a mode of choosing that which is universal
moral principle
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the formulation of a morally ideal course of action; the process of judging what one ought to do in a specific situation
moral reasoning
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the process of interpreting a situation from a moral perspective; involves making inferences about thoughts, feelings, and perceptions of others
moral sensitivity
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a state of questioning whether a moral obligation exists
moral uncertainty
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a state in which moral responsibilities and personal inclinations are in conflict
moral weakness
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a lack of reasonable and prudent care resulting in harm
negligence
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theory where an action is right when it conforms to a duty or rule
nonconsequentialism
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the principle that states the duty to avoid harming the patient, summarized in the phrase "do no harm"
nonmaleficence
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a solemn promise to do something or to follow some guidelines
oath
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a duty to conform to a rule or custom
obligation
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an act or action based on doing good for a patient, in the manner that a father would, but that is done without the patient's full knowledge, an approach that limits the patient's autonomy
paternalism
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the process of allowing professional colleagues to critically examine treatment provided in a dental or hygiene case and render an opinion on the appropriateness of that treatment
peer review
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considering only one single moral principle, the first principle to act on over another equally compelling principle; the duty that maybe primary
prima facie duty
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a latin term meaning "first, do no harm"
primum non nocere
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the concept that a professional who provides care for a patient is not obligated to provide care if it would involve performing unethical services
professional autonomy
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the written standards that detail the responsibilities of a particular group
professional code
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the quality of performing with the skill, knowledge, and abilities of a professional person; the possession of specialized knowledge and skill in a field
professionalism
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characteristics desirable in a health care professional
professional traits
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a process used systematically and continuously to assess the quality of the patient care delivery system for the purpose of improvement
quality assessment
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system to collect information that will lead to the improvement of procedures, processes, and outcomes
quality improvement
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a latin term meaning "something for something"
quid pro quo
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a rule or restriction
regulation
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the theory that truth is not absolute but is relative to circumstances, individual beliefs, cultural backgrounds, or other factors
relativism
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listing of structures, procedures, or processes that could lead to undesired outcomes
risk factors
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a penalty attached to a law to gain compliance
sanction
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the broad range of duties legally defined for a particular health care provider
scope of practice
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a form of discrimination that involves unwelcome talk or touching or other sexual activity
sexual harassment
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a quality or specific level of performance
standard
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the level and quality of care expected of a reasonable and prudent practitioner
standard of care
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a body of law created by acts of the legislature
statutory law
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the state law or part of a specific statue that specifies the period during which legal action must be taken
statue of limitations
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the act of directing or observing the activities of anotherperson
supervision
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a civil wrong in which another person or property is harmed as a result of negligence or intentional acts
tort
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a civil wrong that occurs when an individual does not intend the results of an action
unintentional tort
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the theory that an action is right when it conforms to a rule of conduct or judgment providing the greatest balance of good or evil; also termed deontology
utilitarianism
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a principle or concept considered worthwhile
value
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honesty
veracity
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a theory that focuses on the character traits of an individual rather than on the individual's specific behavior
virtue ethics
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