Comprehending the argument

Suppose a patient has already undergone a series of failed treatments for advanced stage cancer and asks his oncologist to approve another round of intense treatment. The oncologist refuses, believing that the patient’s cancer is terminal. Which ethical considerations most likely led the oncologist to refuse her patient’s request?

(Choice A)
A balance of the principle of beneficence (do good) and the principle of non-maleficence (do no harm)
(Choice B)
A balance of the principle of beneficence (do good) and the principle of autonomy (get consent)
(Choice C)
A balance of the principle of non-maleficence (do no harm) and principle of autonomy (get consent)
(Choice D)
A balance of the principle of autonomy (get consent) and the doctrine of double effect (only do harm as a mere side-effect of doing greater good)

Wireless Philosophy

Course: Wireless Philosophy > Unit 6

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