Ethics & Law · single question
A dentist treats patients while under the influence of alcohol. Which ethical principle is violated?
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Correct answer: C. Nonmaleficence
- A. Autonomy concerns the patient's right to choose, not the dentist's impairment.
- B. Veracity is truth-telling, not the core issue.
- C. Correct. Practicing while impaired endangers patients = violation of non-maleficence ('do no harm').
- D. Justice concerns fair distribution of care.