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A 70-year-old severely hypotensive patient with advanced metastatic cancer arrives in A&E with septic shock. The resuscitation team is considering whether to start ICU support or focus on palliative measures. Which principle is most crucial in deciding the best interests for a patient who lacks capacity and has an unclear advanced directive?

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