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Making ethical decisions in the provision of dental care can be greatly facilitated by:

A. Using an ethical decision-making model B. Reading bioethics journals C. Studying about ethical values in health care D. All of the above.

Why is ethical decision-making for a health care professional different than a person in a non-professional career?

A. Religious beliefs B. Experiences in health care C. Professional obligation D. Normative principles

The term that describes the bravery and valor needed to address ethical problems in health care is:

A. Moral courage B. Moral distress C. Moral sensitivity D. Moral uncertainty

A. Moral courage B. Moral distress C. Moral sensitivity D. Moral uncertainty

The term that describes a situation when obligations and responsibilities point in one direction and personal inclination in another is called:

A. Moral distress B. Moral sensitivity C. Moral uncertainty D. Moral weakness

What is the feeling experienced when an individual cannot do what her or she believes ought to be done because of system issue?

A. Moral sensitivity B. Moral uncertainty C. Moral distress D. Moral weakness

The four “A’s” used to help the clinician to remember the steps in addressing moral distress are:

A. Assert, avow, answer and act B. Ache, anguish, affirm, answer C. Ache, affirm, anguish and act D. Ask, affirm, assess and act

One of the suggested guidelines for dealing with moral distress is to assess whether or not the adversity can be endured.

A. True B. False

The six-step ethical decision-making model suggested in this article states that the most critical step in the process is:

A. Implementing the decision B. Identifying the problem or dilemma C. Stating the options D. Applying the principles

The categories of ethical dilemmas reported in the dental literature include all categories listed below EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?

A. Breaches of confidentiality B. Setting prices of care C. Impaired colleagues D. Challenges with informed consent E. Over treatment

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Ethics in Dentistry: Part III – Ethical Decision-making
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