A psychiatrist working on an inpatient unit refuses to treat clients who do not have health insurance coverage and also prematurely discharges clients whose health insurance benefits have expired.The nurse recognizes the psychiatrist is violating which ethical principle?

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The psychiatrist is violating the ethical principle of justice by refusing to treat clients who do not have health insurance coverage and prematurely discharging clients whose health insurance benefits have expired. Justice requires that all clients receive fair and equal treatment regardless of their financial situation or insurance coverage.

A Psychiatrist Working on an Inpatient Unit Refuses to Treat