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Dentistry 21 - Code of ethics
Dentistry 21 - Code of ethics
Dentistry 21 - Code of ethics

Dentistry 21 - Code of ethics - Exercises

Código de ética

Exercise 1: Match a word

Instruction: Match the items that have a related meaning.

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El consentimiento informado — El paciente acepta (Informed consent — The patient agrees)
La confidencialidad — No compartir datos (Confidentiality — Not sharing data)
El conflicto de intereses — Intereses en choque (Conflict of interest — Conflicting interests)
La negligencia — Error por descuido (Negligence — Mistake due to carelessness)

Exercise 2: Exam preparation (QR: Audio)

Instruction: Read the text, fill in the gaps with the missing words, and answer the questions below

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Extracto del Código Deontológico (clínica dental)

Fill in the gaps: confidencialidad, presupuesto, secreto profesional, mantener registros, derivar, irregularidad, consentimiento informado

(Extract from the Code of Ethics (dental clinic))

En la clínica dental, el Código Deontológico exige informar al paciente y solicitar su antes de un tratamiento. El profesional debe explicar el plan y el , y a un especialista si el caso lo requiere.

También establece la obligación de guardar la y el . Hay que claros y cumplir la normativa. Si un dentista detecta una grave, debe denunciarla por los canales del centro.
In the dental clinic, the Code of Ethics requires informing the patient and requesting their informed consent before treatment. The professional must explain the plan and the budget, and refer to a specialist if the case requires it.

It also establishes the obligation to maintain confidentiality and professional secrecy. Clear records must be kept and regulations must be followed. If a dentist detects a serious irregularity, they must report it through the clinic’s channels.

  1. ¿Qué obligaciones del dentista aparecen en el texto y cómo protegen al paciente? Da dos ejemplos.

    (What obligations of the dentist appear in the text and how do they protect the patient? Give two examples.)

Exercise 3: Listening

Instruction: Listen to the audio and answer the questions.

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(Today at the clinic I had a doubt with a patient. Before starting the treatment I explained informed consent to her and told her that she can decide whether to continue or not, due to her autonomy. I also reminded her that there is confidentiality and professional secrecy, and that we will preserve her privacy. Then I wrote everything down in her medical record. A colleague asked me to give her a discount because she is a friend of his, but I want to avoid favoritism and act honestly. If I see negligence, I must report irregularities and comply with the regulations.)
True False

(The speaker explains to the patient that she can accept or reject the treatment.)

(The speaker agrees to give a discount because the patient knows a colleague.)

(The speaker states that they must report irregularities if they detect negligence.)

Exercise 4: Multiple Choice

Instruction: Choose the correct solution

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1. Antes de empezar el tratamiento, el dentista ___ al paciente sobre el consentimiento informado.

(Before starting the treatment, the dentist ___ the patient about informed consent.)

2. En la clínica, nosotros ___ registros claros para cumplir con la normativa.

(At the clinic, we ___ clear records to comply with regulations.)

3. Si hay un conflicto de intereses, la doctora ___ el favoritismo y actúa con honestidad.

(If there is a conflict of interest, the doctor ___ favoritism and acts honestly.)

Exercise 5: Dialogue Cards

Instruction: Practice the conversation with your teacher or fellow students.

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Consentimiento y presupuesto del tratamiento

Exercise 6: Discussion questions (QR: AI+)

Instruction: Speaking: translate and respond (QR: AI+)

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Useful expressions:

Antes de empezar, necesito saber… / Creo que es importante mantener la confidencialidad. / En mi opinión, el paciente tiene derecho a…

  1. En una visita al dentista, ¿qué información quieres recibir antes de un tratamiento y por qué?
    During a visit to the dentist, what information do you want to receive before a treatment and why?

    __________________________________________________________________________________________________________

  2. Si un paciente te pide que cuentes su caso a otra persona, ¿qué harías para preservar su privacidad?
    If a patient asks you to tell their case to another person, what would you do to preserve their privacy?

    __________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Exercise 7: Writing correspondence (QR: AI+)

Instruction: Write a reply to the following message appropriate to the situation

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Asunto: Nueva primera visita (martes 10:30)

Hola, Marta:

El martes a las 10:30 viene un paciente nuevo, Daniel R. Antes de empezar, necesitamos su consentimiento informado para la limpieza y las radiografías. Recuerda explicar que sus datos son confidenciales y que debemos preservar la privacidad en recepción.

Por favor, prepara la hoja y revisa si falta algún dato en su ficha. Si el paciente pregunta por un tratamiento que no hacemos aquí, lo podemos referir a un especialista.

Gracias,
Laura Gómez
Coordinadora

Subject: New first visit (Tuesday 10:30)

Hi, Marta:

On Tuesday at 10:30 a new patient is coming, Daniel R. Before we begin, we need his informed consent for the cleaning and the X-rays. Remember to explain that his data are confidential and that we must protect privacy at reception.

Please prepare the form and check whether any information is missing from his file. If the patient asks about a treatment we don’t do here, we can refer him to a specialist.

Thanks,
Laura Gómez
Coordinator

Useful phrases:

  1. De acuerdo, yo preparo...

    (Okay, I’ll prepare...)

  2. ¿Puedes confirmarme si... ?

    (Can you confirm whether... ?)

  3. Si el paciente pregunta por..., le podemos...

    (If the patient asks about..., we can...)

Hola, Laura:

De acuerdo. Yo preparo la hoja de consentimiento informado para la limpieza y las radiografías. También reviso la ficha de Daniel R. y te aviso si falta algún dato.

En recepción hablaré con él en voz baja y no daré información personal delante de otros pacientes, para preservar su privacidad y la confidencialidad.

¿Puedes confirmarme si ya tenemos su número de teléfono y su DNI? Si pregunta por ortodoncia, le podemos referir a un especialista.

Gracias,
Marta
Hi, Laura:

Okay. I will prepare the informed consent form for the cleaning and the X-rays. I will also review Daniel R.’s file and let you know if any information is missing.

At reception I will speak to him in a low voice and I will not give personal information in front of other patients, in order to protect his privacy and confidentiality.

Can you confirm whether we already have his phone number and his ID card number? If he asks about orthodontics, we can refer him to a specialist.

Thanks,
Marta