Conflicting values in oral health care.
It was demonstrated that a group of professionals representing diverse values with regard to oral health care can work effectively to identify pivotal issues and even reach consensus on ethical issues. Where consensus cannot be reached, it is still possible to make progress by clarifying positions. Consensus was reached on a statement regarding adequacy of care for patients whose insurance coverage is less than what the dentist considers appropriate.
Ozar
D T
DT
Loyola University of Chicago Center for Ethics, IL 60626, USA. dozar@luc.edu
Love
J
J
D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D016265:Conflict of Interest; D003220:Conflict, Psychological; D018864:Cultural Diversity; D003695:Delivery of Health Care; D003812:Dentist-Patient Relations; D003813:Dentistry / Q000458:organization & administration; D003815:Dentists; D004990:Ethics, Dental; D006297:Health Services Accessibility; D006801:Humans; D007347:Insurance, Dental; D008507:Medically Underserved Area; D012051:Reimbursement Mechanisms; D012941:Social Responsibility; D012945:Social Values; D018581:Technology Transfer