A Doctor Prescribes a Placebo for a Patient Who He

question 27

Multiple Choice

A doctor prescribes a placebo for a patient who he feels is complaining of pain that is not there. This is an example of a violation of what principle of health care ethics?

• A) justice
• B) veracity
• C) role fidelity
• D) beneficence
• E) autonomy

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