According to a Person Who Endorses a Paternalistic Approach to Medicine

question 10

Multiple Choice

According to a person who endorses a paternalistic approach to medicine, a physician deceiving her patient

• A) is justified only when it is in the best interest of the patient.
• B) is never justified.
• C) is justified when it is done for the greater good of all.
• D) is justified only if the patient's family requires the physician to do so.

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