DHYG 3600 - Ethics and Law in Dental Hygiene
This course provides an introduction to basic concepts in the analysis of ethical theories, principles, values, the professional code of ethics, and legal aspects associated with the dental hygiene healthcare profession. Contemporary issues are examined in dentistry and medicine as a strategy to explore and apply ethical principles in diverse cultures and situations.
Credits: 2
Prerequisites:
Sequence of course work as established by the Dental Hygiene program.
Minimum Student Competencies
Upon completion of DHYG 3600 Ethics and Law in Dental Hygiene, the student will:
1. Compare the terms “ethics,” “morality” and “the law.”
2. Distinguish between the theories of utilitarianism, deontology and virtue ethics.
3. Define the terms autonomy, confidentiality, societal trust, nonmaleficence, beneficence, justice, social justice, veracity and fidelity.
4. Determine whether a problem is an ethical issue, dilemma, or distress.
5. Apply an ethical decision-making framework to a case-based situation and be able to defend the choice of action
6. Interpret the dental hygiene professional code of ethics and identify the core values found in the Codes of Ethics of the American Dental Hygienists’ Association.
7. Summarize the scope of practice for the dental hygiene professional and for the members of the dental team.
8. Outline the components of the legal system.
9. Compare the concepts of civil law with criminal law, using examples found in allied dental health practices
10. Interpret legal principles guiding health care delivery including knowledge of federal and state laws.
11. Discuss the criteria for informed consent and informed refusal.
12. Explore the implications of professional malpractice and describe reasons that a license may be suspended, restricted or revoked.
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