___________ Paternalism Occurs When Professionals Refuse, for Reasons of Beneficence

question 46

Short Answer

___________ paternalism occurs when professionals refuse, for reasons of beneficence, to execute a patient's positive preferences for an intervention.

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Definitions:

Alzheimer's

A progressive neurodegenerative disease that causes memory loss, cognitive decline, and eventually, loss of bodily functions.

Patient

An individual receiving medical care or treatment.

Denial

A defense mechanism in which a person refuses to acknowledge reality or facts, often as a means to protect themselves from discomfort.

Dependency

In psychology, refers to a reliance on substances, behaviours, or other individuals that affects one's mental or physical health.