Mr. L's health insurance has just expired though he is still in the recovery stages of a serious exacerbation of his chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Backdating the paperwork by only 2 days will spare Mr
L the out-of-pocket expense of home oxygen therapy. The nurse who is organizing Mr. L's care on discharge has chosen a course of action that prioritizes the principle of veracity. Which of the following courses of action best exemplifies this principle? A) Backdating the paperwork to ensure that Mr. L does not sustain harm from having to pay or having to go without oxygen therapy.
B) Backdating the paperwork because it will clearly maximize Mr. L's well-being at a nominal cost to the insurer.
C) Refusing to backdate the paperwork because to do so would be untruthful.
D) Refusing to backdate the paperwork because to do so would be an unjust act toward the insurance company.
C
Feedback:
The principle of veracity emphasizes truthfulness, and the nurse's refusal to lie on the insurance documentation is indicative of this principle. Consideration for the consequences to either the patient or the insurance company would be secondary.
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