Research on the Impact of the Bioethics Movement Suggests That

question 10

Multiple Choice

Research on the impact of the bioethics movement suggests that doctors

• A) have changed how they make decisions about patient care but not how they document those decisions.
• B) are now less likely than in the past to tell patients that they have cancer.
• C) have become more committed to incorporating ethical principles into their work.
• D) still can assert their discretion over patient care, even when they cannot enforce their decisions.
• E) routinely fight hard against hospital bureaucrats in order to practice ethically.

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Definitions:

Bad-News Message

A communication strategy used to convey unfortunate or disappointing information to the audience in a tactful manner.

Gather Information

The act of collecting data or facts from various sources to increase knowledge or make decisions.

Ethics

Principles that define what is morally right and wrong, governing individuals' behaviors and decisions.

Indirect Strategy

A communication approach where key messages are delivered in a roundabout or less direct manner.