A 24-year-old woman found unconscious is brought to ED. Blood glucose is 1.8 mmol/L. She is given IV dextrose and regains consciousness. She reports a...

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A 24-year-old woman found unconscious is brought to ED. Blood glucose is 1.8 mmol/L. She is given IV dextrose and regains consciousness. She reports an insulin overdose. What ethical principle supports treating her without consent in this emergency?

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Beneficence

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Autonomy

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Non-maleficence

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Justice

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Confidentiality

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Medical Ethics

A 24-year-old woman found unconscious is brought to ED. Blood glucose is 1.8 mmol/L. She is given IV dextrose and regains consciousness. She reports an insulin overdose. What ethical principle supports treating her without consent in this emergency?