The Best Interests Principle Holds That

question 53

Multiple Choice

The best interests principle holds that

• A) a patient's best interests regarding treatment should be given partial weight in the decision-making process.
• B) a temporary substitute decision-maker should choose the treatment that maximizes the chances of a good outcome for the patient, taking into account the risks and benefits of all available treatments.
• C) a temporary substitute decision-maker should choose a treatment that is on the official list of empirically supported treatments.
• D) a temporary substitute decision-maker should choose a treatment that is consistent with the religion and culture of the patient.
• E) a temporary substitute decision-maker should choose a treatment in accordance with what the patient's family wants.

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