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Capo

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Under what conditions can the principle of confidentiality be breached?
 
  a. When the welfare of the community or a vulnerable individual is at stake
  b. When the health professional believes that the information is not vital
  c. When a patient tells the health profession-al that there are no secrets
  d. When a lawyer tells the health professional that the information must be revealed

Question 2

Which ethical principle obliges a respiratory therapist to uphold a patient's right to refuse a treatment?
 
  a. Autonomy
  b. Veracity
  c. Role fidelity
  d. Beneficence



JaynaD87

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
For example, if the patient were planning to marry, the harm principle would require that confi-dentiality be broken because of the special vulnerability of the spouse.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Under the principle of autonomy, a respiratory therapist's use of deceit or coercion to get a pa-tient to reverse the decision to refuse a treatment is considered unethical.



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