Dr. Lee tells Jim he has prostate cancer but does not tell him it is at an a stage. Dr. Lee has used the ________ framework for providing patients with information.

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


Answer: B

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