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In the field of health care , the different principles of bioethics play an important role in to address issues that might arise during the process of treatment for the patients . Bioethics serves as a guideline that health care professionals refer to in accomplishing their responsibilities . However , there are cases wherein these principles come in conflict with each other . This kind of situation is greatly exemplified

by the principles of autonomy and beneficence , which could be seen in the cases that will be discuss in this

Case 1

In this scenario , therapeutic privilege should be applied in to protect the welfare of the patient . As the doctor , I would answer the question of my patient regarding her dead relatives in this manner Your children are alright . Just calm down and think of your welfare By doing so , I know that I will not be truthful to my patient but this is necessary in to save her life . Based upon the principle of beneficence , a health care professional should give utmost benefit to the patient and prevent any reason to harm them (McCormick and Min 1998 . As such , it is only justifiable that the therapeutic privilege is implemented

Case 2

In this second case , I will approach the patient to convince her and even do the necessary action to force her to climb down of the...