Continuous consent and dignity in dentistry

Shaw, D. (2007) Continuous consent and dignity in dentistry. British Dental Journal, 203(10), pp. 569-571. (doi: 10.1038/bdj.2007.1041)

Abstract

Despite the heavy emphasis on consent in the ethical code of the General Dental Council (GDC), it is often overlooked that communication difficulties between patient and dentist can cause problems in maintaining genuine consent during interventions. Inconsistencies in the GDC's Standards for dental professionals and Principles of patient consent guidelines are examined in this article, and it is concluded that more emphasis must be placed on continuous consent as an ongoing process essential to maintaining patients' dignity in dentistry.

• Item Type: Articles
• Status: Published
• Refereed: Yes
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: Shaw, Dr David
• Authors: Shaw, D.
• Subjects: B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BJ Ethics; R Medicine > RK Dentistry
• College/School: College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Medicine, Dentistry & Nursing > Dental School
• Journal Name: British Dental Journal
• Journal Abbr.: BDJ
• Publisher: Nature Publishing Group
• ISSN: 0007-0610
• ISSN (Online): 1476-5373
• Copyright Holders: Copyright © 2007 Nature Publishing Group
• First Published: First published in British Dental Journal 203(10):569-571
• Publisher Policy: Reproduced in accordance with the copyright policy of the publisher

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