In the medical management of pain, what rule states that a harmful effect of treatment, even if it results in death, is permissible if the harm is not intended and occurs as a side effect of a beneficial action?
A. Oregon Death with Dignity rule
B. Rule of double effect
C. Rule of beneficence
D. Euthanasia rule
Answer: B
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