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Public health, Ethics, and Professionalism — UKMLA MCQ

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A 45-year-old patient with type 2 diabetes refuses insulin therapy despite repeated discussions of its benefits. He has capacity to make this decision. Which ethical principle allows him to decline treatment?

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Correct answer: D — Autonomy

Autonomy respects a competent patient's right to make informed decisions about their own care, even if those decisions may not align with medical advice.

Reference: GMC Consent Guidance