ETIČKI KODEKS PONAŠANJA
Ovaj dokument objavila je Europska federacija ortodontskih specijalističkih udruga kako bi pružila vodič kroz etičke obveze svojih društava članica i njihovih pojedinačnih članova te opisala ulogu Vijeća EFOSA-e u etici. S promjenama u očekivanjima javnosti i stalnim razvojem kliničkih tehnika i profesionalnih zahtjeva, neizbježno će se pojaviti nove situacije koje će dovesti do budućih promjena ovog narativa. Članovi EFOSA-e prihvaćaju načela etičke prakse i profesionalnog ponašanja izražena u ovom kodeksu i moraju preuzeti odgovornost za podršku svojim pojedinačnim članovima u održavanju tih načela.
Dok je primarna svrha ovog Kodeksa etičke prakse i profesionalnog ponašanja zaštita javnosti i naših pacijenata, moramo također prepoznati svoje odgovornosti i obveze prema kolegama i drugim zdravstvenim radnicima. Niti jedno načelo ne može stajati samo ili se pojedinačno primijeniti na situaciju. U svim slučajevima, konglomeratna namjera i utjecaj načela etike će mjeriti etičko ponašanje ortodonta. Etički standardi profesionalnog ponašanja i odgovornosti mogu premašiti, ali nikada nisu manji od, niti suprotni onima koje zahtijeva zakon.
Nadležna stomatološka ustanova
U svim zemljama Europske unije postoji nacionalno tijelo koje upravlja dentalnom profesijom. Ovo tijelo je isto što i "Nadležno stomatološko tijelo" kako je definirano u Dentalnim direktivama EZ-a 78/686/EEC ili istovjetno tijelo u državama koje nisu članice Europske unije. U tim tijelima registrirani su svi specijalisti ortodoncije i podliježu regulacijskim i disciplinskim postupcima.
Etičke obveze i dužnosti članova EFOSA-e.
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EFOSA očekuje da će sva društva članice aktivno brinuti o etičkom ponašanju svojih pojedinačnih članova.
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Sva društva članice trebaju kao minimalni zahtjev usvojiti EFOSA-in kodeks etičke prakse i ponašanja u ortodonciji kako je navedeno u ovom dokumentu, kao i etičke smjernice vlastitog nadležnog stomatološkog tijela.
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Svaka radnja koju je poduzeo pojedinačni član u vezi s pitanjima kvalitete njege kako je obuhvaćeno ovim Kodeksom etičke prakse i profesionalnog ponašanja i koja krši smjernice nadležnog stomatološkog tijela o profesionalnom ponašanju i podobnosti za obavljanje djelatnosti treba prijaviti nadležnom stomatološkom tijelu; a to bi u konačnici moglo rezultirati obustavom ili smanjenjem prava na obavljanje djelatnosti.
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Sva društva članice imaju obvezu upozoriti Vijeće EFOSA-e na svaku pojedinačnu suspenziju ili brisanje iz registra kao specijalista ortodoncije od strane njihove nadležne stomatološke službe.
Etičke obveze i dužnosti Vijeća EFOSA-e.
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Vijeće EFOSA-e ima obvezu osigurati da svi članovi poštuju etičke zahtjeve i dužnosti.
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Vijeće EFOSA-e u ime svojih sastavnih članova uspostavit će i održavati Federacijski kodeks etičke prakse i profesionalnog ponašanja.
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Kada Vijeće EFOSA-e primi informaciju od društva člana da je pojedinačni član suspendiran ili izbrisan iz registra kao ortodont, Vijeće će odmah ažurirati svoju datoteku registriranih ortodonata dotične zemlje za relevantno vremensko razdoblje._cc781905-5cde -3194-bb3b-136bad5cf58d_
EFOSA Kodeks etičke prakse i profesionalnog ponašanja u ortodonciji
Etički standard profesionalnog ponašanja zahtijeva razinu osobne izvedbe koja je barem onoliko visoka koliko je propisana zakonom i dovoljna da se uskladi s općeprihvaćenim kodeksima dobre prakse profesije. Vijeće i članovi EFOSA-e dužni su poduzeti mjere u vezi s neetičkim standardima profesionalnog ponašanja kada bi oni mogli ugroziti dobrobit pacijenata ili dobar ugled profesije.
Načela etičke prakse u ortodonciji
1. In the following “Members” means an individual member of any orthodontic society which is a member of EFOSA. 2. Members shall recognise and uphold the principles regulating the ethical practice of orthodontics as laid down by this ”Code of Ethical Practice & Professional Conduct”. 3. Members shall ensure that they make no false or misleading statements to patients. This shall include any misleading claims of competence which cannot be supported by the generally accepted standards of orthodontic practice. 4. Members shall not give false or misleading statements in their professional advertising including any information given on the Internet. 5. Members should provide basic information on orthodontics to every patient and/or the patient’s parent or guardian. This information should at least contain the scope and reasons for orthodontic treatment, the aims of treatment and the patient and parents’ obligations during treatment. 6. All treatment planning should follow a full examination and the taking of all necessary diagnostic records. 7. When planning treatment, members should take into consideration the patient’s and/or parents’ or guardians’ wishes and best interests. 8. Members should provide the patient and/or parent or guardian with information about the proposed treatment. This information should outline specifics not being dealt with in the basic information, such as professionally determined need and the method, time and cost of treatment. 9. Members should discuss with the patient and/or parent or guardian the risks and benefits inherent in the possible alternative treatment options including no treatment. 10. Members do not have to provide treatment that they feel is not in a patient’s best interests. Notwithstanding the right to exercise discretion over the provision of treatment, members shall not refuse to accept any patient for treatment on the grounds of race, colour, creed, gender, age, or disability. 11. Members should give consideration to the cost of orthodontic treatment. Cost- considerations should include financial cost as well as non-financial cost, such as treatment duration, effort from the patient and/or parents or guardians and discomfort as a result of treatment. 12. Members shall ensure that they have the full and informed consent of their patients for all aspects of a proposal for treatment. That consent should be accurate and comprehensive and the onus rests with the member to ensure that it is understood and acknowledged by the patient. Written and signed consent is advisable. 13. Members shall ensure that the standard of treatment they dispense is of the highest quality compatible with individual circumstances of, or the express wishes of, the patient. 14. Members shall ensure that reasonable arrangements are made for their patients to receive any necessary emergency care and that their patients are properly aware of such arrangements. The duty of emergency care, so far as it is reasonably possible, extends beyond members’ own patients to any member of the public seeking their help. 15. Members shall, at their own discretion, or at the request of a patient, seek a second opinion on the management of a clinical situation before, during or after a course of orthodontic treatment. Such an opinion should be sought from an appropriate source. 16. Members shall ensure that continuity of clinical management is maintained for a patient who moves away from the local cover offered by the practice. A written referral is obligatory, and whenever possible this should be made to a qualified orthodontic specialist. Acceptance of the transfer by the receiving practitioner should be confirmed to the referring practice and all relevant clinical records should be made available. 17. Members should equally be willing to accept transfers from colleagues under financial arrangements that apply in the country of the accepting member and take account of the treatment to be completed and the payments made so far. 18. The rule of confidentiality in the patient/clinician relationship has been accepted throughout the history of medicine and dentistry. Information discussed in the course of consultation and treatment is confidential and should not be disclosed. This applies not only to clinicians but also to supporting staff. Therefore Members should not disclose information about patients without appropriate consent except to those with a genuine concern for a patient’s welfare, such as other health care professionals or where there is a requirement in law. In the case of minors, information may only be disclosed to parents and/or legal guardians where it is in the interest of the patient. If there is doubt over specific issues, members are strongly advised to seek advice from their national professional association. 19. “Whistle blowing”. If a Member becomes aware that another orthodontist is performing poorly in a consistent manner to the detriment of patients, whether because of impairment, incompetence, unethical conduct or illegal practice it is the member’s ethical duty to inform the appropriate person and/or authorities with a view preventing continuing harm to others.