Ethics & Law · single question
A dentist who protects a patient's private health information is upholding which ethical principle?
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Correct answer: A. Autonomy
Autonomy encompasses the patient's right to control their personal health information. Confidentiality respects patient autonomy.
- A. ✅ CORRECT – Protecting patient information respects their autonomy — their right to control their own data.
- B. ❌ Beneficence involves acting in best medical interest.
- C. ❌ Veracity is truthfulness in communication.
- D. ❌ Justice involves equitable treatment.