A 55-year-old alcoholic patient with end-stage liver disease requests a liver transplant. He is currently still drinking heavily. Which ethical princi...

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A 55-year-old alcoholic patient with end-stage liver disease requests a liver transplant. He is currently still drinking heavily. Which ethical principle is challenged when considering organ transplant allocation?

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Justice

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Confidentiality

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Veracity

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Non-maleficence

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Autonomy

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Medical Ethics

A 55-year-old alcoholic patient with end-stage liver disease requests a liver transplant. He is currently still drinking heavily. Which ethical principle is challenged when considering organ transplant allocation?