An Unethical Dilemma Of A Dentist

Dr. Harried is not doing ethical practice. His ordering based upon what the insurance will cover is unethical. His only interest to earn money. One year ago he stopped taking patient with one type of insurance because it was paying less than others. Dr. Harried took an oath to place the interest of the patient in advance of his own interest including his patient’s financial interest. Unfortunately, he is not keeping his oath promise.

In a lot of ways, ethics can be very opinionated. Sure, there are guidelines such as code of conduct, but, just like things such as religion, it can be based all in how you interpret it and how you apply it. Unfortunately, many bad things are done for the “greater good.” As dentistry is gearing more towards aesthetics, ethical issues have been becoming more on the raise than ever before. Some ethical issues of concern in the dental chair would be things like patient autonomy or over-diagnosis/treatment. Now a days, more and more people have sought after that perfect “hollywood” smile. With this becoming in higher demand, restorations, such as veneers or crowns, are being used to cover up defects in the teeth rather than as a treatment to restore

In some areas, revoking his license and being done with the case was just an easy way out. Not only did he never apologize, but he never attended the meetings regarding the unprofessional and unlawful practices. This shows that he has no care toward the infected patients and his own career. The State Board accepting and agreeing to separate him from patient care was a professional agreement, that will also help to protect the public from cases like these. Harrington has been in the Dental field since the late 1970's and I believe that from the experience he has had over the years, that he would know that following the correct guidelines can help protect the consumer, employees, and himself. I believe that he should have maintained professional boundaries for the patients needs and not for himself and his

I feel it is a person’s choice and it is different than suicide. It has to be well thought out and talked about with a team of people involved including physicians, psychologists, and family. I also think it is based more on

Ethics is an issue that is involved here. It is often argued that physician assisted may be a

Not only did the dentist have possible legal violations, but there is evident failure to follow ethical principles. One of the applications of the

“Too many times we see special needs patients who have been held down, papoosed and head-boarded while receiving brief treatment at other offices. While we understand that the care of these individuals can be challenging, they shouldn’t be shortchanged by a quick cleaning, no x-rays or an extraction instead of saving a tooth because that office can’t stabilize the individual in a comfortable and humane fashion.” (Dr.Kaminski) Patients with disabilities and special needs deserve the same kind of dental care as a patient who does not. Special needs patients require more care and attention than patients that do not have special needs or disabilities. Patients with medical conditions that

Many low income areas have dental therapists as part of their local dental team. Many people in these areas have never been to a dentist or do not go every six months as recommended this poses many other health problems. There has been case studies and data showing that in these areas dental health

After all, we have gladly provided exceptional care in our offices – how can we ethically fail to address the need for ongoing dental care for those who may have many years still ahead of them but lack the ability to come to us? (Brown, 5)

Colleen McCarthy reverses Mike’s legal obligation and payment. Deliberately omitting that she initiated my dentist’s

Some dentists’ offices might see you as just another insurance plan or credit card, so they push you to get work you don’t need or feel comfortable getting. We know how upsetting that can be, which is why we are dedicated to working with you for your dental care. We offer a variety of services, but we always take the time to explain the pros and cons of each treatment. This way, you can rest assured that you have picked the right option for your dental health and budget.

Therefore, booking a patient in a private dental office happens sooner. Thus, with more prompt service the dental office provides much better quality of care. Dr. Drexler shares, “It is inconvenient to have the poor quality technology. A number of patients lose wages and time from work to see the dentist. In fact, a patient is willing to pay the higher fee rate for same day service” (Wexler). With this in mind, the distinction is remarkable; the author finds Universal Care most appealing. All in all, the public deserves the same level of care, no matter their circumstances. In either case, Dr. Wexler agrees “the HCO is high-quality healthcare but in society, we are at the bottom of effectiveness in providing effective healthcare to all”

Milton Manufacturing Company is a closely-held company has been in business since 1999 when its President Irv Milton first opened the business with its primary operations in Long Island City, New York and factory branches and warehouses in surrounding areas. The business had increased revenue over its first ten years of business from $500,000 in its first year to $5 million in 2008.

Prompted by another practitioner, the government intervened in the case of Dr. John Roger Lund, a Saratoga, Calif. dentist who was arrested June 6, 2016 for performing unnecessary procedures on his patients and bilking insurance companies out of hundreds of thousands of dollars (Dentist). The 28 counts of felony insurance fraud included factitious charges and superfluous procedures done on patients with healthy gums and teeth. One individual had 18 root canal procedures completed by Lund during a five-year period, which is considered to be overly aggressive treatment. Due to patients’ lack of awareness, Lund and many other practitioners are able to manipulate the modern, insurance-driven, healthcare system and operate with a sense

Healthcare professionals will be faced with ethical dilemmas throughout their career, particularly in the hospital environment. Having an education regarding professional healthcare ethics will provide some direction in how to best address these dilemmas at a time when either the patient or their family is in need of making decisions for themselves or their family member. It can be difficult for healthcare professionals to weigh professional protocol against their own personal beliefs and ethical understandings when determining critical care for their patient.