A(n) _______ would judge whether a physician should obtain informed consent according to the benefits generated for all concerned.

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Act-utilitarianism focuses on the consequences of individual actions and judges them based on the amount of good they produce for the greatest number. In the context of informed consent, an act-utilitarian would consider whether obtaining informed consent in each specific case generates the most beneficial outcome for all involved.

A(n) _______ Would Judge Whether a Physician Should Obtain Informed