Description
For all courses in ethics or practice management in dental hygienist programs.
This is the definitive, up-to-date guide to ethics, jurisprudence, and practice management for all dental hygienic students, new graduates, and licensed practitioners. The authors first introduce codes of ethics; discuss how ethical principles and moral values influence society, individual, and the profession; and cover crucial ethics-related topics such as informed consent. Next, they turn to practice management, showing how the dental practice must operate as a small business, and offering thorough career coverage. This edition’s extensive updates include: dental therapy and other alternative workforce models; regulatory changes; opportunities in forensics; comparisons with practice in Canada; and much more. Extensive new resources are provided on the MyHealthProfessionsKit website.
Table of Contents
Preface
1. Introduction to Moral Philosophy and Moral Reasoning
2. Ethical Principles and Core Values
3. Informed Consent
4. Decision Making
5. Jurisprudence
6. Social Issues
7. Aspects of Practice Management
8. The Business of Dental Hygiene
9. Alternate Workforce Models: Future Trends for Oral Health Care
10. Seeking the Dental Hygiene Position
11. Planning for the Future and Career Longevity
Internet Resources
Glossary
Works Cited
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Ethics, Jurisprudence and Practice Management in Dental Hygiene, CourseSmart eTextbook, 3rd Edition
Format: Electronic Book
$27.99 | ISBN-13: 978-0-13-210328-2
