Keeping a patient's records confidential and obtaining permission before discussing their care with another provider is an example of which ethical principle?

Correct answer: A. Autonomy

• A. Correct. Respecting confidentiality and the patient's control over their information reflects autonomy.
• B. Beneficence is acting in the patient's best interest (doing good).
• C. Justice concerns fair distribution of care/resources.
• D. Non-maleficence is 'do no harm.'