The bioethical principle of autonomy: a. states that the ...

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The bioethical principle of autonomy:
 
  a. states that the physician knows what is best for the patient.
  b. does not apply to informed consent.
  c. refers to patient self-determination.
  d. states that every patient has a right to health care.

Question 2

The bioethical decision-making theory of deontology:
 
  a. is concerned only with consequences.
  b. judges actions based on motive or intent.
  c. emphasizes treating others as a means to an end.
  d. cannot be applied to research.

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Answer to Question 1

C
Self-determination, or the right to make one's own health care decisions, and informed consent are grounded in the principle of autonomy. The belief that a physician knows what is best for the patient is known as paternalism, and the belief that every patient has a right to health care is the principle of justice (Options a, b, and d).

Answer to Question 2

B
Deontology judges actions based on motive or intent and is especially applicable to the field of research. Options a and c are not true of deontology.