Which characteristic of a research study represents a threat to veracity?
a. Deceiving a client as to the nature of the study
b. Providing a treatment to one client that is not provided to another
c. Not allowing the client to receive informed consent to a study
d. Allowing a client to participate in a study without knowledge of the risks
ANS: A
Truth telling (veracity) is a principle that requires healthcare personnel to tell the truth and the whole truth. When there is "bad news" to tell the client, the healthcare provider may be reluctant to tell the truth and answer questions honestly. The client has the right to know the truth, including the bad news. The principles of respect for person, beneficence, justice, and truth telling are integral to the issues of informed consent and risk-to-benefit ratio in research involving human subjects.
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