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Reporting suspected child abuse falls under which ethical principle?

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

Reporting suspected abuse is generally framed under Beneficence — the duty to actively promote the welfare of a vulnerable patient (especially one unable to protect themselves) — which includes intervening on their behalf when they may be at risk of harm.

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