Ethical Discussion in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Oral Disease in Elderly Patients / 中国医学伦理学

ABSTRACT

This article is to discuss the ethical principles in the diagnosis and treatment of oral disease in elderly patients.The patient-oriented concept should not be neglected.Doctors′ moral responsibility must be strengthened during examination,diagnosing and curing process.Medical skills should be well mastered and improved.Characteristic of senile patients should be attached to and right oral health education is obligatory for patients.