Ethics & Law · single question
A dentist gives patients gift cards in exchange for posting favorable online reviews. This most directly violates which ethical principle?
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Correct answer: A. Veracity
- A. Correct. Paying for reviews creates misleading/deceptive marketing, violating veracity (truthfulness) under the ADA Code's advertising provisions.
- B. Autonomy concerns the patient's right to decide about their own care.
- C. Justice concerns fairness in allocating care.
- D. Non-maleficence concerns avoiding harm, not truthful marketing.