Question

DENTAL HYGIENE QUESTION

Scenario 4 Everyone was rushing around the office trying to finish in time for lunch. Dr. Smith asked the hygienist, Jane to take 4 x-rays and develop them before she leaves for lunch. This will cut into Jane's lunch hour and she is very agitated. The patient, Mrs Lattock has an exaggerated gag reflex and begins to gag severely and pushes the xray out of her mouth. Jane forcefully holds the x-ray in place while Mrs. Lattock continues to gag, and the assistant pushes the button to take the x-ray. 4. By Jane forcefully holding the x-ray in Mrs. Lattocks mouth while she gagged repeatedly, where her patients rights violated? Why or Why not. Explain 5. Which of the core values can be attributed to this case'?

Answer 1

Yes, Mrs Lattocks right for safety is voilated, if she is gagging Jane should remove the X-ray, comfort Mrs lattock, explain the procedure and retry the Xray.

Core value of being Carring is attributed to this case. Even if Jane is in a hurry, she should understand the core value of being caring towards the patient and not just finish the work disrespecting the patient. Carring