All of the following are true of bioethics EXCEPT
a. easy answers to health care issues are derived from its use
b. it affects direct care of patients
c. it is involved with the allocation of finances
d. it affects utilization of staff
A
The application of general ethical principles to health care is referred to as bioethics. Ethics affects every area of health care, including direct care of patients, allocation of finances, and utilization of staff.
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