The Ethical Rationale Underlying the Doctrine of Informed Consent Is

question 28

Multiple Choice

The ethical rationale underlying the doctrine of informed consent is ___________.

• A) rooted in the notions of speech
• B) rooted in the notions of freedom of choice, liberty, and autonomy
• C) to protect the basic rights of the patient in order for the patient to make uninformed decisions regarding the course of treatment to which he knowledgeably consents
• D) to better involve hospital staff, keeping in mind that the staff always knows what is best for the patient

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Definitions:

Collective Good

A collective good, also known as a public good, is something that benefits all members of a community or society and is not diminished by individual use.

National Defense

The policies and actions taken by a country to protect itself against external threats.

Iron Triangle

A term that describes the policy-making relationship among the congressional committees, the bureaucracy, and interest groups.

Congressional Committees

are sub-organizations within the United States Congress that handle specific duties, such as developing legislation and conducting oversight.