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Read each scenario and analyze the problem as related to the ADHA Code of Ethics. Apply the Decision-Making Model to each scenario: Identify the ethical dilemma or problem; if there is no ethical dilemma, state as such with rationale. Collect information (what questions need to be asked?) State the options; identify as many alternatives or options as possible. Apply the ethical principles and core values; state how each option will affect the ethical principles or rules. Make the decision and defend the decision with the supporting ethical principles and values. Mind Your Own Business Tabitha Johnson has worked for Dr. Leo George, a close friend of her husband, since she graduated from dental hygiene school in 2010. She received the “Golden Scaler” award and had the highest GPA in her class. During her employment with Dr. George, Tabitha was an enormous asset for the practice in the preventive and periodontal aspects. She was responsible for the efficient recare system in which 4 additional hygienists were hired in the last 8 years. Tabitha’s practice management and expertise as a dental hygienist had increased the practice’s profits by 40%, which contributed to a substantial increase in staff bonuses. Tabitha was highly valued by both the office staff and dental patients. For the last 6 months, Tabitha has been having a secret affair with Dr. George’s twin brother, Lester, who is a dentist as well. He owns a large multi-specialist office in the next town over and was recently separated from his wife. Tabitha’s office closes from 12:00 – 1:00 daily and all the staff go out for lunch. On one Friday, two weeks ago, the office manager Gertrude came back early. To her surprise she found Tabitha and Lester drinking wine in the front office while seemingly looking at patient addresses on the computer. Tabitha quickly closed the computer, saying that she was just finishing her treatment notes on the morning patients. She said she needed to “relax” before she started her afternoon appointments. Gertrude thought they both looked suspicious, seemed very drunk, and wasn’t sure what was going on. As a longtime co-worker and friend, Gertrude tried to talk to Tabitha privately, but Tabitha told her to “mind her own business”. Cheaper Alternative Jeff is a dental hygienist who has been working in Dr. Phil Cunningham’s office for 5 years. He has been very happy with the team and feels like everyone is family. Near the end of the day on Friday, he hears some commotion in the back-office area. The dental assistant, Susan, is upset with Dr. Cunningham over the gloves he has purchased, as he decided to order food handling gloves. Although similar in fit, Jeff knows the quality is not medical-grade examination gloves. After some exchange of words, Susan quits, expressing that she would not feel comfortable with the level of protection offered by the new gloves. Dr. Cunningham accepts her resignation. Neither Dr. Cunningham nor Susan know that Frank has become aware of the situation. When the receptionist asks why Susan left early, Dr. Cunningham replies she needed to run an errand. It is the end of the day, and Dr. Cunningham says nothing to the staff regarding the change in gloves as they leave for the weekend. Before leaving, Jeff checks his glove inventory in the operatory and realizes he has enough to last him through the end of next week. Part II: Identifying Ethical Problems in Dentistry Read each scenario and determine if there is an ethical problem involved using the ADA Principles of Ethics and Code of Professional Conduct. If you determine there is no ethical dilemma, state as such with rationale. If you determine there is an ethical problem, identify and quote the parts of the ADA Principles of Ethics and Code of Professional Conduct that relate to the issue as part of your rationale. For example, “Section 3E: Beneficence, Abuse and Neglect, states…” You may refer to Advisory Opinions for assistance. In Sickness and in Health Ms. Joyce Shields is a dental hygienist who has worked full time in a large dental office for the last 2 years. She is quite happy with the level of care the patients receive from the dentists, and she is very devoted to her patients as well. Her employer, Dr. Margot Hemsley, abruptly closed the office for two weeks in December. The office staff was told that Dr. Hemsley had taken an unexpected vacation. Joyce RDH heard rumors swirling around town that Dr. Hemsley was in fact in the hospital and not on vacation, and that she had some form of hepatitis. Joyce RDH became concerned about the risk of transmission, when the office manager, Maureen, told her that under no circumstances should she discuss the rumors with the rest of the staff. The order came directly from Dr. Hemsley. Joyce RDH was quite concerned. In addition to all the patients Dr. Hemsley would be treating, she also had an office staff of 14 people. Furthermore, she worked as an associate in two other dental offices. Joyce RDH thought that she should inform her patients and staff about her potential illness. Joyce RDH contacted Dr. Hemsley’s physician anonymously and the city health department, who agreed that if the dentist did indeed have active hepatitis, she should not be working with patients. Joyce RDH discussed the situation with Dr. Hemsley, who she said that she was recently married, just found out she was pregnant, badly needed money and that her health issues were a private matter. Joyce became so upset with the situation that she questioned whether she could continue working in the practice. Just Helping Out Bethany is a second-year dental hygiene student at the local community college. She has been an above average student both academically and clinically. However, she has stated that she does not understand why it takes so long to become a dental hygienist and believes there is no reason for the program to be so rigorous and have so many rules. She has been cited many times by faculty for taking “short cuts” and not following protocol. Bethany also works part time as a dental assistant in a corporate-type dental office in Kansas with multiple doctors. She is very happy at her job and the doctor she assists, Dr. Jose Gomez, has boasted many times to patients about her skills and accomplishments. He has also stated to Bethany that he would be interested in hiring her as a hygienist when she graduates. Bethany’s duties include general chairside assisting, exposing radiographs, and instrument processing. Over the Christmas break, Dr. Gomez’s schedule becomes very hectic. Bethany offers to help out by scaling the patient’s teeth prior to the exam despite not having a certificate for supragingival scaling from the Kansas Dental Board. Dr. Gomez is very pleased with Bethany’s competence and finds that his schedule is more manageable. On one particularly busy day, Dr. Gomez asks Bethany if she will anesthetize a patient while he completes procedures on another. He tells her that she is “legally covered” since she has passed the local anesthesia course, and she is working under his license. She gladly accepts the assignment and is pleased to get to practice her skills. Simon, another dental assistant in the office, tells Bethany that it is wrong for her to be performing procedures she is not qualified for. Bethany snaps that she has worked very hard in school and is more than qualified to perform the various procedures. Simon warns her that the Dental Board would be very unhappy to hear of this situation. Bethany threatens to tell Dr. Gomez that Simon is not a team player if he does not leave her alone. Part III: Comparing ADHA and ADA Ethical Codes Compare and contrast the ADHA Code of EthicsLinks to an external site. and the ADA Principles of Ethics and Code of Professional ConductLinks to an external site.. List and discuss the similarities and the differences between the organization and content of the two documents, as well as your reflection on how each code, in a general sense, will relate to your practice as a dental hygienist.
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