JADA Ethical Moment articles: patient autonomy
- If I learn the identity of a patient's new dentist, should I inform the dentist of the patient's health history, given that the patient has indicated he will not share this information in full? Nov 2012 Dr. Walter I. Chinoy
- What is the ethical course of action for a dentist whose patient's previous dentist may have treated the wrong tooth? Aug 2012 Dr. Laura Williams
- What ethical considerations are involved when a patient requests recommendations for a new general dentist from a specialist? Feb 2012 Dr. Patrick J. Foy
- How can I manage my patient's oral care when her insurance will not provide coverage for the necessary treatments? Jan 2012 Dr. Rodney B. Wentworth
- Are advertisements that offer 'free second opinions' ethical? Oct 2011 Dr. Rodney B. Wentworth
- Is it unethical to have a policy for Medicaid-enrolled patients that allows termination of the relationship when the patient does not show up or call? Jul 2011 Dr. L. Stephen Ortego
- What is my ethical responsibility when my employer authorizes treatments that I believe are unnecessary? Jun 2011 Dr. Rodney B. Wentworth
- How do I deal with what I perceive to be overtreatment by another dentist when his or her patients come to me to discuss their proposed treatment plans? Apr 2011 Dr. Kent Palcanis
- What are the ethical issues regarding the use of honorary degrees and other nonacademic designations? Feb 2011 Dr. Carl L. Sebelius, Jr.
- What should I do about the use of unsubstantiated procedures by specialists to whom I refer patients? Oct 2010 Dr. Patrick J. Foy
- What ethical issues should general dentists consider when the state of the economy affects decisions regarding referral of patients to specialists? Sep 2010 Dr. Rodney B. Wentworth
- What is the ethical course of action when a third-party payer denies coverage for a treatment I recommend simply because the treatment is not one of the plan's "evidence-based best practices"? Aug 2010 Dr. Marilyn S. Lantz
- What is my ethical responsibility toward patients who refuse to be treated with materials containing fluoride? Jul 2010 Dr. Thomas W. Gamba
- What ethical responsibilities do I have with regard to radiographs for my patients? Jun 2010 Dr. Rodney B. Wentworth
- Can I refer patients to another dentist if the fee is capped and their insurance does not cover that procedure? May 2010 Dr. David H. McCarley
- How do I ethically handle a request for confidentiality by an elderly adult? Apr 2010 Dr. Patrick J. Foy
- What are the ethical issues to consider in the design of my website? Mar 2010 Dr. Rodney B. Wentworth
- Am I ethically bound to discuss amalgam restorations with my patients? Dec 2009 Dr. Thomas W. Gamba
- Is it ethically appropriate for an on-call dentist to provide more than palliative care for my patients while I am away from the office? Nov 2009 Dr. Rodney B. Wentworth
- Is it ever ethically appropriate to use the Phrase "specializes in" when referring to a general practitioner? Oct 2009 Dr. Patrick J. Foy
- I am caught between two specialists with conflicting opinions. How can I ethically assist my patient in deciding which option is best? Jul 2009 Dr. Patrick J. Foy
- What ethical guidance is there for dismissing a patient from a practice? Jun 2009 Dr. Rodney B. Wentworth
- What are the ethical considerations surrounding a minor's request for confidentiality? Apr 2009 Dr. Patrick J. Foy
- What are specialists' ethical obligations when treating patients who refer themselves? Mar 2009 Dr. Rodney B. Wentworth
- How do I justify my views on what I consider unnecessary treatment? Nov 2008 Dr. William G. Leffler
- What ethical considerations arise from acting as a mediator? Aug 2008 Dr. Terri S. Tiersky
- How can I ethically handle a patient's request for what I consider a substandard treatment option? Jul 2008 Dr. Rodney B. Wentworth
- What are the ethical issues to consider when deciding whether to treat my staff? Apr 2008 Dr. Rand T. Mattson
- What guidance is there for ethical records transfer and fee charges? Feb 2008 Dr. David F. Boden
- Should I dismiss a patient who declines my treatment plan? Nov 2007 Dr. William G. Leffler
- Is it ethical to tell a patient to sue a former dentist? Sept 2007 Dr. Beverly A. Largent
- Before I release patient records to another dentist, should I tell the patient about state board actions against that dentist? Aug 2007 Dr. Carol M. Wolff
- Am I obligated to treat a patient whose need for emergency care stems from dental tourism? Jul 2007 Dr. Rickland G. Asai; Dr. Kenneth D. Jones Jr.
- What are my ethical obligations when a treatment plan goes wrong? May 2007 Dr. Keith W. Dickey
- What are my responsibilities when advertising on the Internet? Dec 2006 Dr. Kenneth D. Jones
- What are my ethical obligations in handling after-hours calls from patients of other dentists in my community? Oct 2006 Dr. Rickland G. Asai
- May I ethically treat the child of a friend who may not have custodial rights? Jul 2006 Dr. Beverly A. Largent
- How do I respond to my senior partner's unprofessional demeanor? Feb 2006 Dr. Nicholas A. Fontana
- Extreme makeovers? Mar 2005 Dr. Kenneth D. Jones Jr.
- What are my ethical obligations to patients when a former employee sets up shop close to my practice? Nov 2004 Dr. Kenneth D. Jones Jr.
- What are my responsibilities to a patient who may have an eating disorder? May 2004 Dr. Kenneth D. Jones Jr.
1.A. Patient Involvement
- What is the ethical course of action for a dentist whose patient's previous dentist may have treated the wrong tooth? Aug 2012 Dr. Laura Williams
- How can I manage my patient's oral care when her insurance will not provide coverage for the necessary treatments? Jan 2012 Dr. Rodney B. Wentworth
- What is my ethical responsibility when my employer authorizes treatments that I believe are unnecessary? Jun 2011 Dr. Rodney B. Wentworth
- How do I deal with what I perceive to be overtreatment by another dentist when his or her patients come to me to discuss their proposed treatment plans? Apr 2011 Dr. Kent Palcanis
- What should I do about the use of unsubstantiated procedures by specialists to whom I refer patients? Oct 2010 Dr. Patrick J. Foy
- What is my ethical responsibility toward patients who refuse to be treated with materials containing fluoride? Jul 2010 Dr. Thomas W. Gamba
- What ethical responsibilities do I have with regard to radiographs for my patients? Jun 2010 Dr. Rodney B. Wentworth
- Can I refer patients to another dentist if the fee is capped and their insurance does not cover that procedure? May 2010 Dr. David H. McCarley
- Am I ethically bound to discuss amalgam restorations with my patients? Dec 2009 Dr. Thomas W. Gamba
- Is it ever ethically appropriate to use the Phrase "specializes in" when referring to a general practitioner? Oct 2009 Dr. Patrick J. Foy
- What are specialists' ethical obligations when treating patients who refer themselves? Mar 2009 Dr. Rodney B. Wentworth
- What ethical considerations arise from acting as a mediator? Aug 2008 Dr. Terri S. Tiersky
- What are the ethical issues to consider when deciding whether to treat my staff? Apr 2008 Dr. Rand T. Mattson
- What are my ethical obligations when a treatment plan goes wrong? May 2007 Dr. Keith W. Dickey
- What are my responsibilities to a patient who may have an eating disorder? May 2004 Dr. Kenneth D. Jones Jr.
1.B. Patient Records
- If I learn the identity of a patient's new dentist, should I inform the dentist of the patient's health history, given that the patient has indicated he will not share this information in full? Nov 2012 Dr. Walter I. Chinoy
- What is the ethical course of action for a dentist whose patient's previous dentist may have treated the wrong tooth? Aug 2012 Dr. Laura Williams
- Are advertisements that offer 'free second opinions' ethical? Oct 2011 Dr. Rodney B. Wentworth
- What guidance is there for ethical records transfer and fee charges? Feb 2008 Dr. David F. Boden
1.B.1. Furnishing Copies of Records
- What ethical responsibilities do I have with regard to radiographs for my patients? Jun 2010 Dr. Rodney B. Wentworth
- What ethical guidance is there for dismissing a patient from a practice? Jun 2009 Dr. Rodney B. Wentworth
- What guidance is there for ethical records transfer and fee charges? Feb 2008 Dr. David F. Boden
- Before I release patient records to another dentist, should I tell the patient about state board actions against that dentist? Aug 2007 Dr. Carol M. Wolff
1.B.2. Confidentiality of Patient Records
- Is it unethical to have a policy for Medicaid-enrolled patients that allows termination of the relationship when the patient does not show up or call? Jul 2011 Dr. L. Stephen Ortego
- What are the ethical issues to consider in the design of my website? Mar 2010 Dr. Rodney B. Wentworth
- What are my responsibilities when advertising on the Internet? Dec 2006 Dr. Kenneth D. Jones