Which of the following do Beauchamp and Childress suggest should be considered the presumptive authority when a patient is considered incompetent to make decisions about medical care?
A) Courts
B) Institutional committees
C) The patient's physician
D) The patient's closest family member

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Beauchamp and Childress suggest that the patient's closest family member should be considered the presumptive authority when a patient is considered incompetent to make decisions about medical care, as family members are often most familiar with the patient's values and wishes.

Which of the Following Do Beauchamp and Childress Suggest Should