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Guided Questions for Directed Journaling Level 3 (November 2012 Session) 1. To prepare graduates that conduct themselves in a professional manner by acting ethically, selfassessing, following codes of conduct and standards of practice with integrity. • Review the responsibilities of the dental hygienist for reporting abuse under the Regulated Health Professions Act, as outlined in the CDHO Registrant’s Handbook and Professional Issues II (DH 202). Read the articles “Oral health professional alert: Elder abuse concern in the United States and Canada” and “Initiating discourse on recognizing and reporting child abuse”. Based on these articles, reflect on the following: - Describe your responsibility and obligation when you suspect abuse in Ontario. - Outline the consequences you could face if you neglected your duty. - Reflect your personal opinion about this responsibility and possible consequence. - Describe how you would handle a situation in the CADH clinic should you suspect abuse.

Furnari, W. (2011). Oral health professional alert: Elder abuse concern in the United States and Canada. Can J Dent Hygiene 45 (2): 98-102. DeMattei, R.R. , Sherry, J.S. (2011). Initiating discourse on recognizing and reporting child abuse. Can J Dent Hygiene 45 (4): 253-258. 2. To prepare graduates that effectively communicate and collaborate with clients, substitute decision makers, communities and other professionals. • Read the article “An Overview of health behavioural change theories and models: Interventions for the dental hygienist to improve client motivation and compliance”. Reflect on your communication with clients and discuss client belief/value modification using approaches identified in the article. Further, explain how you can overcome the challenge.

Collins,S.M. An Overview of health behavioural change theories and models: Interventions for the dental hygienist to improve client motivation and compliance. Can J Dent Hygiene 45 (2): 109-115. 3. To prepare