Question 4 (part 2) · LDEK · Quality and methods of treatment

Dentist has the liberty of choosing a method of proceedings, which is considered most effective. He should however restrict medical action to those which are:

1) consistent with patient’s expectations;
2) consistent with current state of knowledge;
3) advised in indexed research publications;
4) really needed by the patient;
5) present in the catalogue of refunded service.
Correct answer is:
  1. A. 1,2,4.
  2. B. 2,3.
  3. C. 2,4.
  4. D. 1,2.
  5. E. 3,5.
Hint

The Code limits a dentist's freedom of method by two criteria: the patient's real needs and medical science, not wishes or funding.

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