The HIV-infected dental professional. A challenge to law, ethics, and the dental profession.
This article explores the legal and ethical dilemmas posed when a dental professional becomes infected with the AIDS virus. The author addresses existing ethics policies of professional associations, the importance of evaluating the risk of exposure to patients, informed consent, and regulatory issues. The paper also considers practical problems and employment status.
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D003727:Dental Auxiliaries; D003815:Dentists; D004990:Ethics, Dental; D015658:HIV Infections; D006801:Humans; D007258:Informed Consent; D011364:Professional Practice; D014342:Truth Disclosure