A patient was asked if it is okay to examine their teeth. What type of consent is this, and what ethical principle does it represent?

Correct answer: A. Informed consent — Autonomy

• A. Correct. Asking the patient's permission before examination is Informed Consent. The ethical principle is Autonomy — respecting the patient's right to decide what happens to their own body.
• B. Incorrect. Implied consent applies when patient actions imply agreement (e.g., opening mouth). Verbal asking = informed consent.
• C. Incorrect. Veracity is about truthfulness, not the act of obtaining consent.
• D. Incorrect. Non-maleficence ('do no harm') is not the principle behind obtaining consent.