Did Gertrude Schmidt, the dental hygienist, respect the patient’s dignity, privacy, and confidentiality in this case? Explain, giving examples.
Gertrude Schmidt is a dental hygienist in a family outpatient dentistry practice. One of her adult patients has been coming in regularly to have her teeth cleaned since she was a teenager. Ms. Schmidt has noticed a marked deterioration in her patient’s oral hygiene. She is shocked at the number of new dental caries and […]