Ethics & Law · single question
CASE — Ectodermal dysplasia. When presenting the different treatment options and letting the patient/family choose, the dentist is primarily honoring which ethical principle?
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Correct answer: A. Autonomy
- A. Correct. Offering options and respecting the family's informed choice reflects patient autonomy.
- B. Justice concerns fair distribution of care.
- C. Nonmaleficence concerns avoiding harm.
- D. Veracity concerns truthfulness (related, but the act of letting them choose is autonomy).