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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Definitions:

Distal

Located away from the center or point of reference, often used in anatomy to describe the position of body parts.

Proximal

Refers to being closer to the center or point of reference, typically used in anatomy to describe locations on the body.

Sensory

Relating to or involving the senses or sensation, including sight, hearing, smell, taste, and touch.

Gestalt

A psychological theory that proposes the human mind perceives objects not by their individual parts but as a whole, emphasizing the importance of context and patterns.