Upon completion of this module, the student will be able to:
- Identify legislation that protects and aids the patient and the dental hygienist against discrimination in dentistry.
- Recognize the signs of abuse (child, spouse, and elderly).
- Discuss the ethical and legal obligations to identify and report the signs of abuse (child, spouse, and elderly).
- List barriers to access to care and reasons for disparities in oral health care.
- Discuss the role of the dental hygienist as an advocate for oral health care.
Required textbook reading: (Chapter #6, pp. 86-109). Ethics, Jurisprudence, and Practice Management in Dental Hygiene, Vickie Kimbrough-Walls & Charla Lautar, 3rd Edition.Required textbook reading: Elder Abuse-Inside E Street
- Post to the Module 7 Discussion Board.
- Complete the Module 7 Reflective Assignment.
- Complete the Final Exam.