A patient refuses a simple procedure that you believe is in the patient's best interest.The two ethical principles that are directly in conflict in such a situation are:
A)Fidelity and justice.
B)Veracity and fidelity.
C)Autonomy and beneficence.
D)Paternalism and respect for others.

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Autonomy refers to the freedom to make a choice (e.g. ,refuse a procedure),and beneficence to doing good (performing a procedure that will benefit the patient).

A Patient Refuses a Simple Procedure That You Believe Is