Waec Model Questions Vol1 2017 Christian Religious Studies Question 23

Practice objective / multiple choice question 23 from the 2017 Waec Model Questions Vol1 Christian Religious Studies examination.

Waec Model Questions Vol1 2017 Christian Religious Studies Objective / Multiple Choice Hard Difficulty
Question 23 WAEC_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1 • 2017 • CHRISTIAN_RELIGIOUS_STUDIES • objective

A doctor learns that a terminally ill patient's family has decided to withhold the diagnosis from the patient to spare them distress. According to Christian ethical teaching, the commandment ‘Thou shalt not bear false witness' conflicts with the principle ‘Love your neighbour as yourself'. Which principle provides the primary guidance, and what is the ethically appropriate course of action for the doctor?

Answer Options

A. Principle of non‑maleficence; the doctor should respect the family's decision and not disclose the diagnosis.
B. Principle of truthfulness; the doctor should withhold the diagnosis to avoid causing distress.
Correct Answer C. Principle of love (agape); the doctor should truthfully inform the patient, doing so compassionately.
D. Principle of autonomy; the doctor should ask the patient if they wish to know the diagnosis and honor their preference.
Correct Answer
C
Correct Option:
Principle of love (agape); the doctor should truthfully inform the patient, doing so compassionately.

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This is Waec Model Questions Vol1 2017 Christian Religious Studies Question 23. It is one of the objective questions from the 2017 Waec Model Questions Vol1 Christian Religious Studies examination.

Difficulty level: Hard .

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