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Informed consent and the geriatric dental patient.

J G Odom1, S S Odom, D E Jolly

  • 1Section of Community Dentistry at The Ohio State University College of Dentistry.

Special Care in Dentistry : Official Publication of the American Association of Hospital Dentists, the Academy of Dentistry for the Handicapped, and the American Society for Geriatric Dentistry
|September 1, 1992
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Informed consent in dentistry is ethically crucial, especially for geriatric patients who present unique challenges like passivity and competency issues. This analysis explores autonomy and informed consent factors for all patients, including the elderly.

Area of Science:

  • Bioethics
  • Dental Ethics
  • Geriatric Dentistry

Background:

  • Dental professionals have an ethical duty to involve patients in treatment decisions via informed consent.
  • Geriatric patients pose unique challenges to the informed consent process, including potential passivity and competency concerns.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the complexities of informed consent for geriatric dental patients.
  • To examine the relationship between patient autonomy and the informed consent process.
  • To identify factors necessary for obtaining valid informed consent.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review on ethical principles and informed consent.
  • Analysis of factors affecting informed consent in geriatric populations.
  • Examination of consent issues for competent, variably competent, and incompetent patients.
Keywords:
Professional Patient Relationship

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Main Results:

  • Patient autonomy is a cornerstone of ethical dental practice and informed consent.
  • Factors such as patient passivity and fluctuating competency complicate informed consent in the elderly.
  • Specific considerations are needed for competent, variably competent, and incompetent geriatric patients.

Conclusions:

  • Valid informed consent requires careful consideration of patient autonomy and capacity.
  • Dental professionals must adapt informed consent procedures for geriatric patients.
  • Ethical practice demands tailored approaches to ensure informed consent for all patients, regardless of age or competency.