A dentist raises fees for a patient simply because that patient has good insurance coverage. Which principle is violated?

Correct answer: E. Veracity

• A. Autonomy (patient self-determination) is not the central breach.
• B. Justice/fairness is arguably implicated, but the keyed answer targets honesty in billing.
• C. Nonmaleficence concerns physical harm, not fee manipulation.
• D. Beneficence is acting in the patient's interest; not the named violation.
• E. Correct. Charging more based on coverage misrepresents the true fee — a dishonest/fraudulent billing practice violating veracity.