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A dentist submits an insurance claim for a procedure NOT performed. Which ethical principle is MOST directly violated?

  1. Autonomy
  2. Veracity (truthfulness)
  3. Justice
  4. Beneficence
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Correct answer: B. Veracity (truthfulness)

VERACITY (truth-telling/non-deception) = violated by fraudulent billing. Submitting claims for services not rendered = lying to the insurance company. Also constitutes insurance fraud (illegal).

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