A Doctrine That States a Harmful Effect of Treatment, Even

question 6

Multiple Choice

A doctrine that states a harmful effect of treatment, even if it results in death, is permissible if the harm is not intended and occurs as a side effect of a beneficial action, is termed

• A) active effect.
• B) palliative effect.
• C) unintended effect.
• D) double effect.

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Definitions:

Individual

A single human being distinct from a group, class, or family.

Instrument

An instrument is a legal document that formally records or grants a right, like contracts, wills, or deeds.

Drawer

The person who writes or issues a cheque or draft, instructing his or her bank to pay a specified sum of money to a named party.

Draft

An initial version of a document, plan, or proposal that is subject to revision or editing.