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The Doctrine of Double Effect explains how we can accept an action if the intention is to cause a 'good outcome' (e.g. pain relief), even if it may foreseeably lead to a 'bad outcome' (e.g. death).
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c
Doctrine of Double Effect
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If someone cannot make a specific decision, a decision may have to be made in their best interests. This means that a decision will be made on their behalf, having been considered from their point of view.
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e
Best interest decisions in patients who lack capacity
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Principle of autonomy describes the modern medicine approach of patient-centred medicine. This principle means that a patient should be provided with enough information and support to make their own informed decision about their healthcare, and this decision should be respected.
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d
Principle of autonomy
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The Bolam test established that a doctor will not be found negligent if he/she acts with ordinary care and his/her actions are sanctioned by a responsible body of medical opinion.
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b
Bolam test
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Montgomery Ruling describes how much information should be given to patients about the risks of a procedure, to obtain valid informed consent.
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a
Montgomery ruling
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Montgomery Ruling
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Ethics and Law
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A medical student is shadowing a morning theatre list. She observes a doctor obtaining informed consent from a patient. They are notified of all associated risks.

Which of the following principles is being described in the scenario above?
a