Which of the following is an example of an attitude that deviates from the basic elements of modern-day medical culture?
A. A doctor convinces a reluctant son to give his dying father a feeding tube.
B. A doctor spends 20 minutes consoling the family of a deceased patient.
C. A resident is reprimanded for waiting too long to refer a patient for surgery.
D. A resident is encouraged to trust her instinct on treatment over the research.
E. A doctor chooses to proceed with a transplant, even though the chance of success is low.
Answer: A
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