Which Is Correct Regarding Physicians' Telling Patients About Their Terminal

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which is correct regarding physicians' telling patients about their terminal condition?

• A)in the early 1960s the majority of physicians told the patient the prognosis
• B)physicians have historically been well prepared in medical school to tell the patient about his or her terminal condition
• C)the majority of physicians today tell the terminally ill patient the prognosis
• D)both b and c are correct
• E)none of the above is correct

---

Definitions:

Fourth Amendment

The Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution protects citizens from unreasonable searches and seizures, requiring any warrant to be judicially sanctioned and supported by probable cause.

Probable Cause

A reasonable basis for believing that a crime may have been committed, which is a required standard for arrests, search warrants, and other legal actions.

Plea Bargaining

A legal process in which the defendant and prosecutor negotiate a compromise, often involving the defendant pleading guilty to a lesser charge in exchange for a reduced sentence.

Federal Prosecutor

A government attorney who represents the United States in prosecuting criminal cases in federal court.