Response to unethical behavior in oral health care.
By establishing appropriate "rules for discussion," it was possible for a diverse group of professionals involved in oral health care to reach agreement on several aspects of defining, confronting, and preventing unethical behavior. A set of specific recommendations is offered, centered in the perspective that patient well-being is paramount.
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School of Dentistry, University of the Pacific, San Francisco, CA, USA. bpeltier@uop.edu
D002983:Clinical Competence; D003220:Conflict, Psychological; D003812:Dentist-Patient Relations; D004990:Ethics, Dental; D006801:Humans; D007400:Interprofessional Relations; D008318:Malpractice / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D009014:Morals; D009042:Motivation; D010344:Patient Advocacy; D011363:Professional Impairment; D012945:Social Values; D014342:Truth Disclosure