The ethics committee of a hospital has decided that it is unethical to prioritize patients who possess more comprehensive insurance plans than those with minimal or no insurance
Which of the following principles most clearly underlies this decision? A) Beneficence
B) Justice
C) Fidelity
D) Veracity
B
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The principle of justice includes treating individuals fairly and giving patients the service they need, emphasizing service based on need rather than the ability to pay. This perspective is not central to the principles of beneficence, fidelity, or veracity.
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