In end-of-life-care,the double effect refers toA) aa counseling care provided for both the dying individual and caregivers.B) injection of a medication by someone other than the dying individual to cause immediate death.C) medication that is given to relieve pain even when this may also result in death.D) a patient's written statement indicating his wishes for end-of-life care.

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Gameria Fahnbulleh · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : C, Explanation :  The double effect in end-of-life care refers to the ethical principle that allows for the administration of medication to control pain and other distressing symptoms even when there is a known risk that the medication could hasten death as a secondary effect. The primary intention is to relieve suffering, while the secondary effect of hastening death is seen as an unfortunate but acceptable consequence. It is important to note that this principle is based on the ethical concept of proportionality, meaning that the expected benefits of pain relief must outweigh the potential harm of hastening death. Option A refers to counseling care, Option B refers to euthanasia, and Option D refers to advance directives.

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