A 45-year-old with a strong family history of bowel cancer requests testing for genetic mutations. Which ethical principle is most relevant to ensurin...

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A 45-year-old with a strong family history of bowel cancer requests testing for genetic mutations. Which ethical principle is most relevant to ensuring the patient fully understands the implications of genetic testing?

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Autonomy

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Beneficence

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Non-maleficence

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Justice

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Informed refusal

MCQ (SBA): Public health, Ethics, and Professionalism

A 45-year-old with a strong family history of bowel cancer requests testing for genetic mutations. Which ethical principle is most relevant to ensuring the patient fully understands the implications of genetic testing?