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  #1 Lamar Wallace on 20 Mar 12

   

  It was designed for students and public so that they may be aware on what to expect on a every dentist or local dentist Singapore.
  
  A request from the police to provide dental records of a patient may pre- sent ethical problems. There may be no problem if the records requested are only to identify a corpse. If patients intentionally want their whereabouts to be kept secret, they have every right to expect this and the dentist should not disclose addresses or any other information that may be used to trace them. Whenever faced with a dilemma a practitioner should carefully weigh the interest of society with that of the patient. If in doubt, advice should be sought from the defense body. A dentist, by law, has to help the police in a case where a crime has been committed. When a school telephones to ask if a child had a dental appointment, the dentist should cooperate if the child is very young, say under 10, but seek advice from the defense organization if the child is older as maintaining confidentiality becomes important.
  
  In one case a wife informed the practice that she was pregnant and was therefore exempt from charges. She said that her husband would be attending later that day and he should not know about her pregnancy. After his treatment, at the reception, the husband ordered to pay for his wife. The receptionist, not knowing what to do, went to the dentist for help. She told the husband that his wife did not owe anything. Where a patient specifically requests confidentiality, even if it is from a spouse, confidentiality must be strictly observed.
  
  There may be instances where a wife may not want her husband to know that she wears dentures. She is entitled to her rights of privacy. Some patients may not wish even the postman to know who their dentist is or when they will be at the dentist for security reasons. That is why it encourages dentists to send reminder cards in envelopes.
  A dentist may wonder what to do when young patient requests the extraction of a painful upper anterior tooth, refusing endodontic treatment advised by the dentist. If such a patient is fully competent (has the capacity to con- sent) and the dentist has explained the consequences of extraction and the patient still wishes an extraction, the approach may be to prescribe antibiotics for the infection and to recall the patient after a few days. Often, if pain has been relieved, patients may change their mind. Involve the parents if the youngster is below age 16.
  
  If it is uncertain even after taking radiographs whether there is decay in a tooth, a practitioner may wish to keep the surface under observation. The suspicion must be recorded. Good and clear records must be maintained. Clinical opinions can differ but the dentist must always act in the patient's best interest.
  
  When there is conflict, the principles of patient autonomy should be weighed against those of benefit to the patient. Treatment must not be forced on any patient. The wishes of the patient should be respected and treatment refused if that may harm the patient.
  
  This are some cases expectation for Singapore dentist.
  
  
  

   

  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">It was designed for students and public so that they may be aware on what to expect on a every dentist or local <a rel="nofollow" href="http://singaporedentalclinics.com/how-to-find-the-best-dental-clinic-in-singapore">dentist Singapore</a>.<br /><br />A request from the police to provide dental records of a patient may pre- sent ethical problems. There may be no problem if the records requested are only to identify a corpse. If patients intentionally want their whereabouts to be kept secret, they have every right to expect this and the dentist should not disclose addresses or any other information that may be used to trace them. Whenever faced with a dilemma a practitioner should carefully weigh the interest of society with that of the patient. If in doubt, advice should be sought from the defense body. A dentist, by law, has to help the police in a case where a crime has been committed. When a school telephones to ask if a child had a dental appointment, the dentist should cooperate if the child is very young, say under 10, but seek advice from the defense organization if the child is older as maintaining confidentiality becomes important. <br /><br />In one case a wife informed the practice that she was pregnant and was therefore exempt from charges. She said that her husband would be attending later that day and he should not know about her pregnancy. After his treatment, at the reception, the husband ordered to pay for his wife. The receptionist, not knowing what to do, went to the dentist for help. She told the husband that his wife did not owe anything. Where a patient specifically requests confidentiality, even if it is from a spouse, confidentiality must be strictly observed. <br /><br />There may be instances where a wife may not want her husband to know that she wears dentures. She is entitled to her rights of privacy. Some patients may not wish even the postman to know who their dentist is or when they will be at the dentist for security reasons. That is why it encourages dentists to send reminder cards in envelopes. <br />A dentist may wonder what to do when young patient requests the extraction of a painful upper anterior tooth, refusing endodontic treatment advised by the dentist. If such a patient is fully competent (has the capacity to con- sent) and the dentist has explained the consequences of extraction and the patient still wishes an extraction, the approach may be to prescribe antibiotics for the infection and to recall the patient after a few days. Often, if pain has been relieved, patients may change their mind. Involve the parents if the youngster is below age 16. <br /><br />If it is uncertain even after taking radiographs whether there is decay in a tooth, a practitioner may wish to keep the surface under observation. The suspicion must be recorded. Good and clear records must be maintained. Clinical opinions can differ but the dentist must always act in the patient's best interest. <br /><br />When there is conflict, the principles of patient autonomy should be weighed against those of benefit to the patient. Treatment must not be forced on any patient. The wishes of the patient should be respected and treatment refused if that may harm the patient. <br /><br />This are some cases expectation for <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.singaporedentalclinics.com">Singapore dentist</a>.<br /><br /><br /></div>

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