A recent dental hygiene graduate is preparing to apply for jobs and wants to use her portfolio as part of the interview process. She has heard that the dentist is looking for a dental hygienist with experience with a very diverse client population. The student decides to amend her charts of client experiences to show a greater number of clients seen than she actually cared for during her dental hygiene education. Which ethical principal did the student violate?

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Veracity is the duty to be honest and tell the truth. In this case the dental hygienist was altering her portfolio, which is dishonest. Autonomy is the right of the client to make decisions regarding his or her healthcare. Nonmaleficence is an ethical term that means "do no harm." Beneficence is an ethical principal to do with the well-being of clients, meaning the dental hygienist has a duty to benefit or "do good" for the client.

A Recent Dental Hygiene Graduate Is Preparing to Apply for Jobs