Hygienist Theory

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Which ethical theory has guided the hygienists' position to defend universal health care?

I believe that the hygienist is guided by Virtue ethics which is based on certain types of characteristics. Dental hygienist poses traits of caring and selflessness driven by the sense of duty while serving the general public. Often times, placing the patients needs before financial gain. As a healthcare professional, the dental hygienist is morally and ethically obligated to provide equal care to every patient regardless of the patient’s financial and socioeconomic status. Unfortunately, the dentist in this case is looking after his business rather than the patients’ or population’s interest.

I grew up in Hungary where everyone received free medical

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