Mnemonics for Dental Ethics
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B-Beneficence
A-Patient Autonomy
N-Nonmaleficence
J-Justice
V-Veracity
In Brief,
Beneficence:
- Do good
- Dentist are to render competent and timely care in an effort to benefit the patient
Patient Autonomy
- Self Governance
- Dentists, are to treat patients according to the patient's desire and protect patient's confidentially.
Nonmaleficence
- Do NO HARM
- Dentists, are to keep skills and knowledge up to date and practice within their limits in order to protect the patients from harm.
Justice
- Fairness
- Dentists are to deal justly with patient, colleagues and society
Veracity
- Truthfulness
- Dentists are to be honest and trustworthy, communicating truthfully and without deception.
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