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The professional responsibility for care

M Glick1, S Burris

  • 1University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, Philadelphia 19104, USA.

Oral Diseases
|May 1, 1997
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Dentists must provide essential dental care to all patients, including those with complex medical conditions like HIV. Addressing professional objections is crucial to overcoming discrimination and fulfilling the obligation to treat every patient.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Ethics
  • Dental Public Health
  • Infectious Disease

Background:

  • Access to dental care is a fundamental right for all patients.
  • Individuals with complex medical conditions, such as HIV, require specialized attention.
  • Historically, some dental professionals have shown reluctance in treating patients with HIV.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To address common objections raised by dentists regarding the treatment of HIV-infected patients.
  • To emphasize the moral and professional obligation of dentists to provide care.
  • To highlight the role of professionalism in mitigating discrimination in dental practice.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review on ethical obligations in dentistry.
  • Analysis of professional objections to treating HIV patients.

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  • Discussion of professionalism and anti-discrimination strategies.

    • Main Results:

    • Identified common, often unfounded, objections from dentists unwilling to treat HIV patients.
    • Affirmed the ethical and professional imperative for dentists to provide care within their scope of practice.
    • Stressed that professionalism is key to reducing discriminatory practices.

    Conclusions:

    • Dentists have a professional duty to treat all patients, irrespective of their medical status, including HIV.
    • Overcoming discriminatory attitudes requires a commitment to professionalism and ethical practice.
    • Ensuring equitable access to dental care for individuals with HIV is a critical public health goal.