Law and Ethics for the Dental Team (MK220217)

AvailabilityCourse has taken place
SubjectCore - Ethics
DescriptionIf you work in a clinical environment, the GDC recommends you carry out CPD in legal and ethical issues to make sure you are up to date. This course will explore the current legal and ethical issues facing the dental team and will consider appropriate responses to situations with probable legal or ethical repercussions. This course is suitable for the entire practice team.
Venue4, Milton Keynes Postgraduate Centre, Milton Keynes  View details
Date & timeWednesday 22 February 2017, 09:30 to 12:45
LecturerChris Williams  View details
Target audience

Recommended to all

Development outcomeNo development outcome
Course styleLecture
Core topicLegal & Ethical Issues
CPD hours3:00
Cost£25.00
Aims

To improve the practical application of legal and ethical frameworks as they apply to dental practice and patient care.

To increase learners’ ability to develop strategies to manage risks related to dental law and ethics.

Objectives

1. To review the requirements of the GDC Standards.

2. To examine dental care and practice from professionally relevant legal and ethical standpoints.

3. To examine the principles of ethical behaviour relevant to dentistry.

Learning outcomes

1. Describe and summarise key issues relating to conduct, performance and ethics, in accordance with GDC Standards.

2. Demonstrate recognition of the application of law and ethics in dental practice and patient care.

3. Explain ethical behaviour as it relates to dental practice and patient care.