Which, If Any, of the Following Factors Determines Whether a Paternalistic

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which, if any, of the following factors determines whether a paternalistic decision in medicine illustrates soft, as opposed to hard, paternalism?

• A) That the benefits of a treatment compensate its burden for the patient
• B) That the patient has or lacks mental competency
• C) That the patient receives what she deserves
• D) None of the above

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