The Doctor Tells the Health Professional to Administer Excessive Doses

The doctor tells the health professional to administer excessive doses of opioid analgesic and sedative drugs to relieve the client's intractable pain,but not to tell the client's family.Which ethical principle would be breached if the health professional gives the drugs but does not tell the family?

A) Veracity
B) Confidentiality
C) Justice
D) Beneficence