1.) I believe that a dentist-patient relationship is similar to a physician-patient relationship. However, I believe it is different because dental work is not necessary for patient survival as chemotheraphy would be. This is really the only difference. However, it is a medical procedure and deserves input from the patient as well as the doctor.
2.) I am unsure if the dentist should perform the procedure or not. I think that the dentist needs to consider the wants of the patient over the needs of the patient. However, I believe that bringing in an outside dentist to discuss the procedure with Patrick's dentist and Patrick will help the patient understand the risk of the procedure, but also help both dentists understand the patient's reason for the procedure.
This would be a tough decision to make, but I believe overall that the dentist should perform the procedure per the patient's request.
1. I do not think that there is any difference between a dentist-patient relationship vs. a physician-patient relationship. Dentists are considered doctors. If there was a difference between physicians and dentists then they would have the title of Dentist instead of Doctor.
2. I think that the endodontist should perform the procedure the patient requested. If a woman at risk of ovarian cancer or breast cancer wanted the tissue removed to ensure that she did not catch the disease in the future, the surgeon would agree to ther procedure as precautionary measures. To me, this situation does not differ. The patient wants precautionary root canals to ensure that the patient never has a tooth ache or a disease. It may not make sense to the endodontist, but it doesn't have to. It is his duty as a medical professional.
I believe that a dentist-[atient relationship is similar to that of a doctor. Patient's go to them seeking help and they trust the opinion of the doctor/dentist. I think that the dentist has to look at the options as what is best for the patient. In the book it has a case on cosmetic surgery and how doctors are supposed to help the sick but not irritate the well so that would mean that the dentist should not do this procedure because there is nothing wrong with the teeth. I also think that even though there are preventative measures to illnesses, there are also preventative measures for root canals such as routine check-up's, brushing and flossing so this is not a needed procedure. I think that the dentist should not do the procedure but explain other options to Patrick because he obviously doesnt understand that there are ways around getting root canals that will also keep his teeth healthy and strong.
1. There is no significant difference between dentist-patient relationships and doctor patient relationships.
2. I do not think that the endodontist should accede to Patrick M's desires. The surgery is a waste of time and money and is dangerous and unneccessary. By undergoing this procedure Patrick will me in an intense amount of pain and will be at high risk for unnecessary infection. The likelihood that Patrick, if he continues to take good care of his teeth by brushing, flossing, using mouthwash, and keeping 6 month checkups, will need a root canal on any of his teeth is slim. The endodontist feels that Patrick M's teeth are in excellent condition and therefore is not comfortable wiht performing the surgery. The endodontist needs to explain to Patrick how to take good care of his teeth to prevent the need of a root canal instead of performing all of the root canals. Like doctors, the endodontist also has the right to not partake in the surgery if he is not comfortable with it.
1. I do not think that there is a difference between the dentist-patient relationsip and the physician-patient relationship. 2. No i do not think that the endodontist should give into Patrick M's desire. I agree with the endodontist when he said that he feels it is unethical to remove healthy tissue. However, I think that he would be okay in performing the root canals on the teeth that need it, but not on the healthy teeth in hopes of preventing this procedure in the future.
I don’t think that there is a difference between the dentist-patient and the physician-patient relationship. The dentist is still in the medical field, and is responsible for what is best for the patient. The dentist is still the medical authority and therefore acts just as a physician, but for teeth. I don’t think the endodontist should accede to Patrick M’s desires. The endodontist is a medical profession, which has the goal of treating illness or any system of the body below the adequate baseline. It would be wrong for the endodontist to perform a procedure on completely healthy teeth.
1) Dentists are doctors, just like physicians are, so I think their relationship with patients are the same as well. Both of them are dedicated to caring for the patient and keeping them healthy.
2)I don't think that the endodontist should perform the surgery that he doesn't think will be helpful to the patient. The goal of the patient is to avoid future pain, but by getting this unneccessary procedure done, he would actually be causing himself pain. By performing this procedure the endodontist may actually do more harm than good, which gives him good reason to refuse to comply to Patrick's wishes.
This case is a little hard for me to understand.
ReplyDelete1.) I believe that a dentist-patient relationship is similar to a physician-patient relationship. However, I believe it is different because dental work is not necessary for patient survival as chemotheraphy would be. This is really the only difference. However, it is a medical procedure and deserves input from the patient as well as the doctor.
2.) I am unsure if the dentist should perform the procedure or not. I think that the dentist needs to consider the wants of the patient over the needs of the patient. However, I believe that bringing in an outside dentist to discuss the procedure with Patrick's dentist and Patrick will help the patient understand the risk of the procedure, but also help both dentists understand the patient's reason for the procedure.
This would be a tough decision to make, but I believe overall that the dentist should perform the procedure per the patient's request.
1. I do not think that there is any difference between a dentist-patient relationship vs. a physician-patient relationship. Dentists are considered doctors. If there was a difference between physicians and dentists then they would have the title of Dentist instead of Doctor.
ReplyDelete2. I think that the endodontist should perform the procedure the patient requested. If a woman at risk of ovarian cancer or breast cancer wanted the tissue removed to ensure that she did not catch the disease in the future, the surgeon would agree to ther procedure as precautionary measures. To me, this situation does not differ. The patient wants precautionary root canals to ensure that the patient never has a tooth ache or a disease. It may not make sense to the endodontist, but it doesn't have to. It is his duty as a medical professional.
I believe that a dentist-[atient relationship is similar to that of a doctor. Patient's go to them seeking help and they trust the opinion of the doctor/dentist. I think that the dentist has to look at the options as what is best for the patient. In the book it has a case on cosmetic surgery and how doctors are supposed to help the sick but not irritate the well so that would mean that the dentist should not do this procedure because there is nothing wrong with the teeth. I also think that even though there are preventative measures to illnesses, there are also preventative measures for root canals such as routine check-up's, brushing and flossing so this is not a needed procedure. I think that the dentist should not do the procedure but explain other options to Patrick because he obviously doesnt understand that there are ways around getting root canals that will also keep his teeth healthy and strong.
ReplyDelete1. There is no significant difference between dentist-patient relationships and doctor patient relationships.
ReplyDelete2. I do not think that the endodontist should accede to Patrick M's desires. The surgery is a waste of time and money and is dangerous and unneccessary. By undergoing this procedure Patrick will me in an intense amount of pain and will be at high risk for unnecessary infection. The likelihood that Patrick, if he continues to take good care of his teeth by brushing, flossing, using mouthwash, and keeping 6 month checkups, will need a root canal on any of his teeth is slim. The endodontist feels that Patrick M's teeth are in excellent condition and therefore is not comfortable wiht performing the surgery. The endodontist needs to explain to Patrick how to take good care of his teeth to prevent the need of a root canal instead of performing all of the root canals. Like doctors, the endodontist also has the right to not partake in the surgery if he is not comfortable with it.
1. I do not think that there is a difference between the dentist-patient relationsip and the physician-patient relationship.
ReplyDelete2. No i do not think that the endodontist should give into Patrick M's desire. I agree with the endodontist when he said that he feels it is unethical to remove healthy tissue. However, I think that he would be okay in performing the root canals on the teeth that need it, but not on the healthy teeth in hopes of preventing this procedure in the future.
I don’t think that there is a difference between the dentist-patient and the physician-patient relationship. The dentist is still in the medical field, and is responsible for what is best for the patient. The dentist is still the medical authority and therefore acts just as a physician, but for teeth. I don’t think the endodontist should accede to Patrick M’s desires. The endodontist is a medical profession, which has the goal of treating illness or any system of the body below the adequate baseline. It would be wrong for the endodontist to perform a procedure on completely healthy teeth.
ReplyDelete1) Dentists are doctors, just like physicians are, so I think their relationship with patients are the same as well. Both of them are dedicated to caring for the patient and keeping them healthy.
ReplyDelete2)I don't think that the endodontist should perform the surgery that he doesn't think will be helpful to the patient. The goal of the patient is to avoid future pain, but by getting this unneccessary procedure done, he would actually be causing himself pain. By performing this procedure the endodontist may actually do more harm than good, which gives him good reason to refuse to comply to Patrick's wishes.