Title: Decision Making
Course: DEH 2811 Ethics > Section: Module 5 - Decision Making

Introduction

This module provides information to guide students through an ethical decision making framework. This framework will assist in solving problems when ethical principles are in conflict. It provides a logical sequence, which promotes critical thinking, to solve ethical dilemmas. The definition of ethical dilemma will be introduced.

Students should have experience in utilizing an ethical decision making framework to solve ethical dilemmas during their educational career. This experience provides students with the tools needed to critically evaluate ethical dilemmas when practicing as a dental hygienist. Students will have the opportunity to work through ethical dilemmas using an ethical decision making framework.

Objectives

Upon completion of this module, the student will be able to:

- Define the term ethical dilemma.
- List the steps involved in ethical decision making.
- Solve ethical dilemmas using a decision-making process.
- Determine core values and principles used to solve an ethical dilemma.
- Discuss the role of laws in determining alternatives for solving an ethical dilemma.

Readings & Resources

Required textbook reading:  (Chapter #4, pp. 49-64).  Ethics, Jurisprudence, and Practice Management in Dental Hygiene, Vickie Kimbrough-Walls & Charla Lautar, 3rd Edition.

Facing Ethical Dilemmas: The Role of Ethical Principles in Health Care and Their Application to the Practice of Dental Hygiene

Assignments and Activities

- Post to the Module 5 Group Case Development.
- Complete the Module 5 Group Discussion Board.
- Complete the Peer Evaluation Form.
- Complete the Module 5 Quiz.