Which Ethical Principles Apply When a Patient Is Told the Truth

question 47

Multiple Choice

Which ethical principles apply when a patient is told the truth by his or her physician during the informed consent process about the patient's scheduled surgery?

• A) Autonomy
• B) Beneficence
• C) Justice
• D) Veracity

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