Ethics And Law In Dental Hygiene 4th Edition (ISBN – 761192)

Description

“Ethics and Law in Dental Hygiene” by Kristin Minihan-Anderson, 4th Edition, serves as a vital resource for dental hygiene students and professionals, offering a clear and practical understanding of the ethical and legal dimensions of dental care. This edition emphasizes the importance of professional responsibility, integrity, and sound clinical judgment by integrating foundational ethical theory with case studies. Readers gain valuable insights into topics such as informed consent, confidentiality, scope of practice, and risk management. The book also addresses contemporary challenges in dental hygiene, equipping learners with the tools to navigate ethical dilemmas and legal complexities with confidence and professionalism in both academic and clinical settings.

New In this Edition

Updated illustrations visually support key content

Updated case studies include realistic scenarios, helping students explore a wide range of situations and practice making sound ethical and legal decisions

Updated testlets use short clinical scenarios to help students develop skills in critical thinking and problem solving, and prepare for the case-based component of the National Board Dental Hygiene Examination (NBDHE)

CONTENT OF BOOK

Section I: Ethics
1. Risk Management
2. Ethics and Professionalism
3. Ethical Theory and Philosophy
4. Ethical Principles and Values
5. Codes of Ethics
6. Ethical Decision Making in Dental Hygiene and Dentistry
7. Social Responsibility

Section II: Law
8. Society and the State Dental Practice Act
9. Dental Hygienist–Patient Relationship
10. Dental Hygienist–Dentist-Employer Relationship

Section III: Simulations and Applications
Case Studies, Activities, and Testlets
CASES FOR STUDY AND DISCUSSION
SUGGESTED ACTIVITIES
ANSWERS TO TESTLET QUESTIONS

Appendix A: American Dental Association Principles of Ethics and Code of Professional Conduct
Bibliography and Suggested Readings

Key Features

• Comprehensive coverage of ethics and law in dental hygiene
• Updated legal standards and regulations
• Focuses on professional responsibility
• Clear explanations and ethical frameworks
• Supports decision-making and critical thinking
• Student-friendly format
• Essential for dental hygiene education

Specifications

• ISBN: 9780323261220
• Author: Kristin Minihan-Anderson
• Edition: 4th Edition
• Publish Year: 2016
• Pages: 232
• Language:‎ English
• Paperback ‏
• ISBN-13: 978-0323761192
• Item Weight: 215 g
• Dimensions: 18.8 x 1.02 x 23.37 cm

Packaging

• 1 x Ethics And Law In Dental Hygiene 4th Edition 

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Additional Information

• Country of Origin: United States
• Manufacturer: Elsevier Health Sciences

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