Current bioethical guidelines regarding the decision not to initiate resuscitation efforts rely mainly on the use of:

A) flexible algorithms and protocols.
B) the personal beliefs of the paramedic.
C) common sense and reasonable judgment.
D) criteria established by the local coroner.


Answer: C) common sense and reasonable judgment.

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