Using good judgement in what you say and do and making sure that the patient's rights are not violated demonstrates

Using good judgement in what you say and do and making sure that the patient's rights are not violated demonstrates

• A. Discretion
• B. Integrity
• C. Judgment
• D. Sensitivity

Answer: (A)

Discretion is the ability to choose what to say and do in a way that protects the patient’s rights and privacy. The statement focuses on making prudent, appropriate choices about communication and actions so that information isn’t inappropriately shared and rights aren’t violated. That emphasis on careful handling of what is said, to whom, and when, in a care setting, is what makes discretion the best fit. Integrity is about honesty and strong moral principles, which is related but centers on truthfulness rather than specifically controlling disclosures. Judgment is the overall decision-making process, not the particular skill of managing communications and rights. Sensitivity involves empathy and awareness of others’ feelings, which is important but doesn’t alone capture the right to limit information and actions to protect rights.

Discretion is the ability to choose what to say and do in a way that protects the patient’s rights and privacy. The statement focuses on making prudent, appropriate choices about communication and actions so that information isn’t inappropriately shared and rights aren’t violated. That emphasis on careful handling of what is said, to whom, and when, in a care setting, is what makes discretion the best fit.

Integrity is about honesty and strong moral principles, which is related but centers on truthfulness rather than specifically controlling disclosures. Judgment is the overall decision-making process, not the particular skill of managing communications and rights. Sensitivity involves empathy and awareness of others’ feelings, which is important but doesn’t alone capture the right to limit information and actions to protect rights.