You Are a Doctor in a Burn Unit

question 4

Multiple Choice

You are a doctor in a burn unit. One of your patients has severe burns on most of his body. His prognosis for survival is good, but you know his recovery will be extremely painful and require many surgeries over the next ten to twenty years. You consider whether you ought to reveal the full details of his prognosis and treatment given that it will cause anxiety, fear, and might make his recovery even more difficult. You are balancing your duty to do no harm against a duty

• A) to warn.
• B) of truth-telling.
• C) to informed consent.
• D) to utility.

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Definitions:

IPO

Initial Public Offering, the process by which a private company offers its shares to the public for the first time.

Working Capital Management

The management of a company's short-term assets and liabilities to ensure its efficient operation and financial stability.

Current Liabilities

Financial obligations that a company is required to pay within a year.

Financial Position

An individual's or organization's status regarding the assets, liabilities, and equity at a specific point in time.