A 35-year-old with a headache, photophobia, and a stiff neck refuses to consent to lumbar puncture on religious grounds. Ethically, what principle mus...

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A 35-year-old with a headache, photophobia, and a stiff neck refuses to consent to lumbar puncture on religious grounds. Ethically, what principle must be respected primarily?

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Autonomy

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Beneficence only

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Justice

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Non-maleficence only

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Confidentiality

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Ethics

A 35-year-old with a headache, photophobia, and a stiff neck refuses to consent to lumbar puncture on religious grounds. Ethically, what principle must be respected primarily?