Dr. Vikram does not inform his patient that she has a terminal heart disease. He thinks this knowledge will create a stressful environment, which may affect the patient's health adversely. Instead, he tells her that she has minor acid reflux problems and low blood pressure. In this scenario, Dr. Vikram is using the general framework of ________ for giving information to patients.

A. benevolent deception
B. strict paternalism
C. unmitigated honesty
D. contractual honesty


Answer: B

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