Ms B Has an Operable Brain Tumour but Refuses Life-Saving

question 5

Multiple Choice

Ms B has an operable brain tumour but refuses life-saving treatment after an acute bleeding episode.Her partner supports the decision.What ethical principle do the health professionals apply to justify doing nothing?

• A) Non-maleficence
• B) Confidentiality
• C) Autonomy
• D) Justice

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Definitions:

Purchased Goodwill

The amount paid in excess of the fair market value of net assets during the acquisition of a company.

Theoretical Characteristic

An abstract property or attribute foundational to theoretical models or concepts, often used in academic and scientific research.

Research and Development Costs

Expenses related to the investigation and creation of new knowledge, products, processes, or services.

Purchased Goodwill

The intangible asset recorded when a company acquires another business for more than the fair value of its net identifiable assets, representing non-physical assets like reputation and brand value.