In a passage about medical ethics, the author distinguishes between "beneficence" and "autonomy." When these principles conflict, the passage argues clinicians should:

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C) Weigh both principles contextually on a case-by-case basis. The passage argues for contextual judgment — neither principle automatically trumps the other; clinical ethics requires case-by-case evaluation.

In a passage about medical ethics, the author distinguishes between "beneficence" and "autonomy." When these principles conflict, the passage argues clinicians should:

✓ Correct Answer: Option C

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