Mrs. Smith, an 80-year-old dental client, agrees to a dental treatment plan that includes extraction and replacement of removable partial dentures for better function and esthetics. When Mrs. Smith's daughter calls to cancel the follow-up dental appointment and describes the treatment unnecessary and unwanted, you question the daughter since you believe Mrs. Smith is as competent long-time patient based on which following ethical principles?

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You believe Mrs. Smith is a competent long-time client based on the ethical principle of autonomy.

Mrs Smith, an 80-Year-Old Dental Client, Agrees to a Dental