Question

A client diagnosed with cancer has met with the oncologist and is now weighing whether to undergo chemotherapy or radiation for treatment. This client is demonstrating which ethical principle in making this decision?

a) Autonomy.
b) Justice.
c) Beneficence.
d) Confidentiality.

Answer 1

Answer: Autonomy

Step-by-step explanation:

Autonomy is the capacity to make uncoerced decisions. That is, making an independent decision out of one's free will rather than being forced.

Personal autonomy as being demonstrated by this client is the capacity for one to decide and pursue a course of action in one's life by oneself.