A physician performs a cesarean section on a woman who is experiencing fetal distress, despite her objections. This is an example of
a. beneficence c. paternalism
b. autonomy d. due care
C
Paternalism is the interference with the liberty of another in which the interference is justified. Beneficence means doing good and may involve prevention of harm and promotion of good. Autonomy refers to individual independence in one's beliefs and making choices and taking action based on those beliefs. Due care is a legal and ethical standard of performance.
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