A patient reviews inaccurate information about a medical condition on the Internet that results in a delay in care. This is a violation of which of the following?
A) Nonmaleficence
B) Confidentiality
C) Privacy
D) Ethical decision making

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Nonmaleficence is the ethical principle that requires healthcare professionals to avoid causing harm to patients. In this case, the patient was harmed by the inaccurate information they found on the Internet, which resulted in a delay in care.

A Patient Reviews Inaccurate Information About a Medical Condition on the Internet