The Principle of Double Effect Makes It Morally Acceptable to

question 14

Multiple Choice

The principle of double effect makes it morally acceptable to

• A) euthanize patients who request it, provided that the procedure is done with the consent of two physicians.
• B) euthanize patients who request it, provided that the procedure is handled by two physicians, each of whom administers a less than lethal dose of medication.
• C) give medication to relieve pain, even if this could be foreseen to lead to death.
• D) give medication to relieve pain with the double intent of causing death.

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