Dental ethics case 17: What are my obligations and ethical responsibilities when treating patients with HIV?

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Date

2011

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South African Dental Association

Abstract

This ethical case is about a 20 year old female patient who had recurrent ulcers in and around her mouth. The dentist suspected that the recurrent ulcers and candidiasis were oral manifestations of HIV and confronted her with his suspicions of her being HIV-positive.

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HIV-positive patients, Dental ethics

Citation

Naidoo, S. (2011). Dental ethics case 17: What are my obligations and ethical responsibilities when treating patients with HIV?. South African Dental Journal, 66(10): 482-483