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Bacterial and viral diseases are caused by different types of microorganisms that affect the body in distinct ways. Bacteria are living single-celled organisms that can multiply on their own and sometimes produce toxins that cause illness. Many bacterial infections can be treated with antibiotics, although antibiotic resistance is becoming a growing problem. Viruses are much smaller than bacteria and cannot reproduce without invading a host cell. They use the body’s cells to replicate, often ...

Bioethics on refusing life-sustaining treatment focuses on a patient’s right to make decisions about their own medical care. A key principle is autonomy, meaning competent patients can refuse treatments like ventilators, feeding tubes, or CPR even if it may lead to death. This right is supported by tools like advance directives and DNR orders. While healthcare providers follow beneficence and nonmaleficence (doing good and avoiding harm), they must still respect patient choices if the patient...

Bioethics on refusing life-sustaining treatment focuses on a patient’s right to make decisions about their own medical care. A key principle is autonomy, meaning competent patients can refuse treatments like ventilators, feeding tubes, or CPR even if it may lead to death. This right is supported by tools like advance directives and DNR orders. While healthcare providers follow beneficence and nonmaleficence (doing good and avoiding harm), they must still respect patient choices if the patient...

Bioethics on refusing life-sustaining treatment focuses on a patient’s right to make decisions about their own medical care. A key principle is autonomy, meaning competent patients can refuse treatments like ventilators, feeding tubes, or CPR even if it may lead to death. This right is supported by tools like advance directives and DNR orders. While healthcare providers follow beneficence and nonmaleficence (doing good and avoiding harm), they must still respect patient choices if the patient...