Respecting the Right of a Patient with Terminal Cancer to Refuse

question 20

Multiple Choice

Respecting the right of a patient with terminal cancer to refuse chemotherapy is based on a belief in the ethical principle of

• A) justice.
• B) autonomy.
• C) nonmaleficence.
• D) death with dignity.

---

Definitions:

Perceptual Selection

The process by which individuals choose which sensory information to focus on, influenced by factors such as interests and backgrounds.

Feng Shui

A traditional Chinese practice which aims to harmonize individuals with their surrounding environment through spatial arrangements and orientation.

Belief

A cognitive acceptance that something is true or exists, often without needing empirical evidence.

Selective Screening

The process of filtering information to focus on the most relevant or significant details, often to reduce information overload.