Course Description:
Healthcare is a complicated environment. Our code of ethics as dental professionals sets professional standards, while various state and federal laws govern how clinicians perform their duties. Practitioners are tasked with many complicated duties, including but not limited to providing diagnostic services, reviewing treatment options, respecting patient privacy, and delivering optimal care. Clinicians everywhere struggle with real-life situations involving ethical principles, values, and legal conundrums. This course will spotlight actual cases clinicians face daily and provide strategies to refocus and navigate common dilemmas.
Educational Objectives:
Discover how dental law and ethics intersect
Explore the code of ethics in dentistry
Evaluate and debate ethical dilemmas using case studies
Explain the term "profession" and how it defines a healthcare provider
Discuss the legal obligations of decision-making and potential ethical ramifications
Course Details:
Date: Tuesday, December 13, 2022, 6:30 – 9:00 pm
Registration Fee: $47.00
CE Hours Awarded: 2.5 Hours
Shavonne R. Healy, MSDH, RDH
Presenter & Moderator
A leading advocate for dental hygienists with more than 20 years of experience in clinical care, Shavonne R. Healy MSDH, RDH, is the founder of A Higher Learning, LLC. She is a leader and educator with expertise in preventive and non-surgical treatment of periodontal and peri-implant disease. Her international presentations have inspired clinicians, alumni, and faculty worldwide.