Which of the following questions should guide the paramedic in ethical decision making?

A) "Have I consulted with medical direction?"
B) "What legal liability will I face as a result of this action?"
C) "What is in the patient's best interest?"
D) "What do the system protocols say?"


C

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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