Ethics & Law · single question
A dentist who fails to follow CDC infection-control guidelines is primarily violating which ethical principle?
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Correct answer: B. Nonmaleficence
- A. Autonomy concerns patient self-determination.
- B. Correct. Ignoring infection control exposes patients to harm, violating nonmaleficence ('do no harm').
- C. Veracity concerns truthfulness.
- D. Justice concerns fairness in care distribution.