When a healthcare provider is acting in the best interest of the patient, it is referred to as:

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Responses

responsibility.

responsibility.

beneficence.

beneficence.

maleficence.

maleficence.

ethical dilemma.

ethical dilemma.

1 answer

The correct response is beneficence. Beneficence refers to the ethical principle of acting in the best interest of the patient, promoting their well-being and positive outcomes.