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
B. veracity
Veracity or truth-telling has always had an ambiguous place in the health care practitioner's world. Because medical providers want to do what is best for the patient, they may not always tell the whole truth, as is the case in this example. Justice refers to what is due an individual. Role fidelity is being faithful to the health care role, and beneficence means helping people stay healthy. Autonomy is self-determination.
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