The role of ethics committees is to:
A. Resolve ethical dilemmas.
B. Prevent the physician from getting the institution into legal confrontations.
C. Establish guidelines to eliminate ethical dilemmas.
D. Provide appropriate guidance for the health-care team, family members, and the client.
ANS: D
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