Did Dr. Jones address the patient’s rights?
Maybe or maybe not—we cannot really answer that question. Was there informed consent? Did Dr. Jones present all the treatment options or only the veneer as requested by Suzy and her mother? A veneer may have been the only treatment option he felt was available at that particular time. Dr. Jones, in a literal sense, did address Suzy’s chief complaint and may have provided the best treatment that was available. Did Dr. Jones consider the periodontal conditions either healthy or unhealthy? This may have occurred because Dr. Jones most likely did not imagine that Suzy, a 17-year-old female, could have periodontal issues based on a visual inspection. There is much to be speculated in Suzy Lynn’s case; we do not know exactly what her periodontal condition was prior to the decision to place the veneer. Conclusion This case scenario has attempted to address a potential ethical issue in a clinical setting. When making treatment decisions, it is important to consider all the contributing factors
