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nenivikky

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A clinician who justifies support for withdrawing life support from a patient because in the end, it would be best for all involved is applying what ethical viewpoint?
 
  a. Relativism
  b. Formalism
  c. Consequentialism
  d. Virtue ethics

Question 2

Before making any ethical decision, one should take which of the following actions?
 
  1. Identify the individuals involved.
  2. Identify what ethical principle(s) apply.
  3. Identify who should make the decision.
  4. Consider the alternatives.
  a. 2, 3, and 4 only
  b. 1, 2, 3, and 4
  c. 3 and 4 only
  d. 3 only


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Heffejeff

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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
The principle of utility, in its simplest form, aims to promote the greatest general good for most people. The most common application of consequentialism judges acts according to the principle of utility.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B


nenivikky

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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
Excellent

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:D TYSM

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