Primary guiding principles in contemporary ethical decision ...

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Primary guiding principles in contemporary ethical decision making include which of the follow-ing? 1. Nonmaleficence 2. Autonomy 3. Justice 4. Role fidelity
 
  a. 2, 3, and 4 only
  b. 1, 2, 3, and 4
  c. 3 and 4 only
  d. 2 and 3 only

Question 2

A health professional who withholds the truth from a patient, saying it is for his or her own good, is engaged in what practice?
 
  a. Fraud
  b. Infidelity
  c. Benevolent deception
  d. Nonmaleficence

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Autonomy, veracity, nonmaleficence, beneficence, confidentiality, justice, and role fidelity are primary guiding principles in contemporary ethical decision making.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Problems with the veracity principle revolve around issues such as benevolent deception.

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