A patient with a rare neurological disease is misdiagnosed by the physician and told that the symptoms are psychosomatic.The patient's sense of self is shattered after being told "You are a waste of a hospital bed." Which ethical theory is violated in this situation?

A) Liberty
B) Fidelity
C) Ethics of care
D) Confidentiality

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Shiela Moreno · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : C, Explanation :  Ethics of care suggest that health care workers resolve ethical dilemmas by paying attention to relationships and stories of the participants and by promoting a fundamental act of caring.Attention to relationships distinguishes the ethics of care from other ethical viewpoints because it does not necessarily apply universal principles that are intellectual or analytical.The physician in this situation did not demonstrate any care or compassion for the patient and violated the ethics of care.Liberty is the freedom to choose without intimidation or oppression from others.Confidentiality was not breached as the physician did not share patient information with others or fail to provide privacy.Fidelity is an agreement to keep a promise.

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