Which of the Following Choices in the Hypothetical Case Presented

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which of the following choices in the hypothetical case presented in the textbook applies the principle of beneficence as well as autonomy?

• A) Go back to Dr. McVey with the textbook and restate her suspicions in an attempt to convince him to refer the patient for a diagnostic biopsy.
• B) Go to another dental practitioner and describe the situation, hoping the other practitioner will intervene.
• C) Call the patient directly and advise him to seek another opinion about his lesion.
• D) Do nothing and wait until the patient comes in for his next appointment.

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