Main description:

"Ethics and Law for the Dental Team" is designed to help all dental professionals develop their understanding of the ethical principles and professional guidelines essential in the practice of dentistry. This new title from "PasTest" is an accessible text written for the whole dental team, and reflects the General Dental Council guidelines. It features a wide range of 'real life', practical case studies of ethical dilemmas faced in dental practice. The cases cover the issues of inter alia consent, confidentiality, negligence, whistle-blowing and responsibilities to patients as well as to other members of the dental team and to society. Key notes, tips on good ethical practice and an extensive resources section make this a truly essential title.

Contents:

ContributorsForewordAbout the authorsDental contributorsEducational contributorsAcknowledgements1 Introduction to the book2 How to study dental ethics, law and professionalism3 How to teach dental ethics, law and professionalism4 How to assess dental ethics, law and professionalism5 Principles of dental ethics and law6 Dental ethics and law in practice7 Ethics of teamworking in practice8 Professionalism in practice9 Audit, research and evidence-based practice10 Resources and suggested readingAppendicesIndex