Deanna is choosing not to have radiographs taken because she is afraid of getting too much radiation exposure. Under the principle of autonomy, all patients have the right to refuse x-rays for any reason. Her dental assistant, Jade, is concerned that the dentist may not be able to fully diagnose any conditions under the gums without the x-ray, thereby limiting the quality of care Deanna could receive. It is Jade's responsibility to make sure that her patient is made aware of the risks involved with either consenting to or refusing the radiographs. After talking with Deanna, Jade goes to relay the conversation in private with Dr. Williams where they will discuss their next steps. In this instance, two principles of ethics are potentially in conflict with one another because Dr. Williams and Jade must respect the patient's right to choose her treatment, but at the same time, Deanna's choice could be forcing them to go back on the principle of nonmaleficence, or to do no harm. Think about this case and answer the following questions on a word document. What legal and ethical considerations are involved in this scenario? What options do dental professionals have in this type of situation?

A) Informed consent and patient autonomy
B) Duty to diagnose and patient confidentiality
C) Patient advocacy and professional integrity
D) Medical negligence and clinical discretion