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Keeping a patient's information private and not available to everyone falls under which ethical principle?

  1. Veracity
  2. Autonomy
  3. Justice
  4. Nonmaleficence
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Correct answer: B. Autonomy

In the ADA Principles of Ethics and Code of Professional Conduct, the duty of confidentiality is specifically discussed under the principle of Patient Autonomy (the patient's right to self-governance, which includes control over their own personal/health information).

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